Edinburgh to Ilford by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Ilford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Ilford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:20 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 534
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £65.39 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 47m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Edinburgh to Ilford

So you’re considering going from Edinburgh to Ilford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Edinburgh to Ilford

Ready to book tickets from Edinburgh to Ilford? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Edinburgh and Ilford typically run £65.39.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 and a half months in advance.

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Edinburgh to Ilford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ilford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:26: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:40: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:20: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:19: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 30 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Edinburgh to Ilford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 10 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 534 kilometres.

Booking Edinburgh to Ilford trains in advance

Booking your Edinburgh to Ilford tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Maximising your travels to Ilford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ilford.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Ilford

Want to know more about your journey from Edinburgh to Ilford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Edinburgh and Ilford spans 534 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.