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Trains from Ilford (IFD) to Balcombe (BAB)

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40

train journeys
per day

35

miles (57 kms)

1hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ilford (IFD) to Balcombe (BAB)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Ilford and Balcombe , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ilford to Balcombe is approximately 35 miles (57 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 40 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Ilford and Balcombe.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ilford to Balcombe. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Ilford to Balcombe Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:18
    5 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    05:45
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:29
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    06:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    07:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    07:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:59
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:31
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    08:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:01
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    09:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    12:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    12:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    13:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    13:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:58
    1 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    14:17
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    14:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    15:16
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:28
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    15:46
    Ilford
    Balcombe
    Ilford to Balcombe

About Ilford Station

Station name Ilford (IFD)
Address Ilford station, Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:00
Saturday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ilford and Balcombe

The travel time between Ilford and Balcombe by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ilford and Balcombe vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Ilford and Balcombe can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ilford & Balcombe. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Ilford and Balcombe.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ilford and Balcombe, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.