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Valentines Mansion
Historic country house museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and stories of Redbridge life, set in landscaped park grounds.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Ilford will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
On Wed, Nov 11, we found 4 trains from Birmingham to Ilford, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 11 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Birmingham to Ilford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Ilford.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Ilford trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:21 PM Birmingham | 2h31 | 3:52 PM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 11 | |||||
![]() | 5:15 AM Birmingham | 2h59 | 8:14 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Birmingham | 3h13 | 10:28 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Birmingham | 3h05 | 11:50 AM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic country house museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and stories of Redbridge life, set in landscaped park grounds.
National museum in nearby Greenwich covering maritime history, navigation, and exploration through engaging family-friendly displays.
Local heritage museum inside a former fire station, presenting exhibitions on Redbridge history, people, and everyday life.
Popular town park with lakes, rose garden, playgrounds, and the mansion, ideal for walks and relaxed local sightseeing.
Large historic parkland with woodland, lakes, and broad paths, loved for scenic walks and traces of an old grand estate.
Large metropolitan green space with woods and meadows, offering one of the best nearby walking escapes from the town centre.
Pie and mash is a classic East London meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long tied to working-class food culture nearby.
Jellied eels are a historic Thames Estuary specialty, served cold in savory stock. They remain a traditional East London dish with deep local roots.
Fish and chips features battered fried fish with chips, often enjoyed with mushy peas. It is a staple takeaway and pub meal across Greater London.
Established Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable dine-in setting suited to groups and families.
Popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis and sweets. Casual, busy and well regarded by locals.
Reliable Turkish and Mediterranean venue serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a modern casual setting.
Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local transit is good value and budget food options are common.
Restaurants may add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12% for good service. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: no tip expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Ilford Station -> London Liverpool Street
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Ilford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Ilford trains use the Birmingham New Street to Ilford station pair, with some services arriving at Seven Kings. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Ilford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Selly Oak is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Selly Oak has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Selly Oak.
Ticket office support is available at Selly Oak. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Selly Oak: Parking, WC.
Available at Selly Oak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selly Oak: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Ilford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ilford.
Ticket office support is available at Ilford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ilford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ilford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Seven Kings is 1 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Seven Kings has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Seven Kings.
Wi-Fi is available at Seven Kings.
Ticket office support is available at Seven Kings. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seven Kings: Parking.
Available at Seven Kings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seven Kings: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Goodmayes is 2 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Goodmayes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Goodmayes.
Wi-Fi is available at Goodmayes.
Ticket office support is available at Goodmayes. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Goodmayes: Parking, WC.
Available at Goodmayes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Goodmayes: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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