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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Croydon
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Croydon will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ilford for Croydon on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
7:06 AM1h05Ilford8:11 AMCroydon$121One-way0 transfers
- 7:06 AM1h05Ilford8:11 AMCroydon$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ilford to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Croydon:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Croydon costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (51m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ilford to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Croydon trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:06 AM Ilford | 1h05 | 8:11 AM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilford to Croydon
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Trains from Ilford to Croydon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL), c2c from Ilford to Croydon trainsThameslink, London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL), c2c trains will get you between Ilford and Croydon from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ilford to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ilford to Croydon
Most Ilford to Croydon trains use the Ilford to East Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at West Croydon. Use this guide to compare Ilford and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ilford station do trains to Croydon leave from?
Getting to Ilford from Ilford city centre
Ilford train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Ilford.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ilford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ilford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Seven Kings from Ilford city centre
Seven Kings is 1 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Seven Kings train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Seven Kings.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Seven Kings.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Seven Kings: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Seven Kings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Goodmayes from Ilford city centre
Goodmayes is 2 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Goodmayes train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Goodmayes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Goodmayes.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Goodmayes: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Goodmayes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Croydon station do trains from Ilford arrive at?
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to West Croydon from Croydon city centre
West Croydon train station facilities and services
West Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at West Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at West Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at West Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at West Croydon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at West Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at West Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Purley from Croydon city centre
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
Purley train station facilities and services
Purley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Purley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Purley. ATMs are available at Purley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Purley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Purley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Purley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Purley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6 above the waiting room, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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