Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Ilford
How to get from Luton to Ilford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Ilford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM1h30Luton6:35 PMIlford$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 PM1h30Luton6:35 PMIlford$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 PM1h30Luton6:35 PMIlford$61One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Luton to Ilford
Travel to Ilford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Ilford.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Ilford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Ilford station (IFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Green Line, Arriva UK to go to Ilford by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Ilford by train.
Travelling from Luton to Ilford: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

