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How to get from Thornton Heath to Ilford by train?

From Thornton Heath to Ilford by train

To get from Thornton Heath to Ilford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Farringdon station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

73min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Peterborough
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilford
    Walk to
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thornton Heath to Ilford by Tube and train

To get from Thornton Heath to Ilford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

85min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    27 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilford
    Walk to
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton Heath to Ilford

The distance between Thornton Heath, London and Ilford, London is approximately 21.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton Heath to Ilford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath is located at Thornton Heath, London and the nearest public transport station is Thornton Heath Station (D).

Train stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Norwood Junction
  • West Croydon

Bus stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Thornton Heath Station (D)
  • Thornton Heath Station (C)
  • Brook Road (B)

Public transport stations close to Ilford, London

Ilford is located at Ilford, London and the nearest public transport station is Redbridge Central Library (R).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • East Ham
  • Upney
  • Barking

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library (R)
  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Hainault Street (V)

From Thornton Heath to Ilford by Tube and train

To get from Thornton Heath to Ilford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

85min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    27 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ilford
    Walk to
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Ilford?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton Heath to Ilford?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornton Heath and Ilford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton Heath to Ilford?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from East Croydon station near Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath to East Croydon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Croydon station near Ilford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton Heath to Ilford by train?

    The total travel time between Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath and Ilford in London by train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thornton Heath to get to Ilford?

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the East Croydon station near Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thornton Heath and Ilford?

    Get off the train at the East Croydon station, which is closest to Ilford in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Thornton Heath to Ilford?

    The ride from Thornton Heath to Ilford costs £4.40.

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