Bus from Little Heath (London) to Ilford
2 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilford as of 11:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Little Heath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 68 | Sat 54 · Sun 37 | 05:36 | 00:15 | Barley Lane / King George Hospital (Stop C) | Northbrook Road (Stop VC) | — |
| 396 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 51 | Sat 50 · Sun 48 | 05:46 | 00:06 | Barley Lane / King George Hospital (Stop C) | Northbrook Road (Stop VC) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Little Heath 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 296 bus or 396 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Little Heath to Ilford?
2 routes run directly from Little Heath to Ilford: the 296 (Stagecoach London), the 396 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 296, 68 times each weekday — board at Barley Lane / King George Hospital (Stop C) and get off at Northbrook Road (Stop VC), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Little Heath to Ilford?
Around 17 minutes on the 296, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Little Heath to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:36 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Little Heath 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.