Bus from Clayhall (London) to Ilford
6 direct routes · 15–29 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 01:02 (weekdays); the 123 and 128 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Ilford as of 08:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clayhall, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Go Ahead London | ~19 min | 124 | Sat 114 · Sun 103 | 24 hours | Woodford / Roding Lane North (Stop WA) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — | |
| 169 | Stagecoach London | ~29 min | 96 | Sat 88 · Sun 69 | 04:50 | 00:30 | Clayhall / The Glade (Stop FA) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop Q) | — |
| SL2 | Arriva London North | ~15 min | 95 | Sat 90 · Sun 80 | 05:08 | 00:43 | Woodford / Roding Lane North (Stop WA) | Ilford / Chapel Road (Stop P) | — |
| 128 | Stagecoach London | ~26 min | 95 | Sat 91 · Sun 66 | 24 hours | Couchmore Avenue (Stop CN) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — | |
| 179 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 88 | Sat 84 · Sun 53 | 05:17 | 01:02 | Woodford / Roding Lane North (Stop WA) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — |
| 679 | Docklands Buses | ~21 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 16:23 | Woodford / Roding Lane North (Stop WA) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clayhall 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 123 bus, 169 bus, 128 bus, 179 bus or 679 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clayhall to Ilford?
6 routes run directly from Clayhall to Ilford: the 123 (Go Ahead London), the 169 (Stagecoach London), the SL2 (Arriva London North), the 128 (Stagecoach London), the 179 (Stagecoach London), the 679 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 123, 124 times each weekday — board at Woodford / Roding Lane North (Stop WA) and get off at Redbridge Central Library (Stop R), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clayhall to Ilford?
Between 15 minutes on the SL2 and 29 on the 169, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clayhall to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 01:02 — and the 123 and 128 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clayhall 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.