Bus from Barking (London) to Ilford
4 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 00:43 (weekdays); the EL1 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Ilford as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barking, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL1 | Go Ahead London | ~15 min | 188 | Sat 167 · Sun 116 | 24 hours | Westbury Road (Stop T) | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill (Stop F) | — | |
| 366 | Go Ahead London | ~22 min | 105 | Sat 97 · Sun 66 | 04:39 | 00:05 | Barking Town Centre (Stop D) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop Q) | — |
| 169 | Stagecoach London | ~20 min | 97 | Sat 89 · Sun 69 | 04:20 | 00:25 | Barking Town Centre (Stop D) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — |
| SL2 | Arriva London North | ~13 min | 94 | Sat 89 · Sun 80 | 05:13 | 00:43 | Barking Station (Stop K) | Ilford Station (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barking on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every EL1 bus, 366 bus or 169 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barking to Ilford?
4 routes run directly from Barking to Ilford: the EL1 (Go Ahead London), the 366 (Go Ahead London), the 169 (Stagecoach London), the SL2 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the EL1, 188 times each weekday — board at Westbury Road (Stop T) and get off at Ilford Station / Ilford Hill (Stop F), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barking to Ilford?
Between 13 minutes on the SL2 and 22 on the 366, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Barking to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 00:43 — and the EL1 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barking to Ilford?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.