Bus from Upper Walthamstow to Ilford
2 direct routes · 24–30 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 00:36 (weekdays); the 123 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Ilford as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upper Walthamstow, 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 | ~30 min | 124 | Sat 114 · Sun 103 | 24 hours | Wood Street (Stop A) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Woodford | |
| SL2 | Arriva London North | ~24 min | 95 | Sat 90 · Sun 80 | 05:01 | 00:36 | Wood Street (Stop A) | Ilford / Chapel Road (Stop P) | Woodford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper Walthamstow 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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Upper Walthamstow to Ilford?
2 routes run directly from Upper Walthamstow to Ilford: the 123 (Go Ahead London), the SL2 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 123, 124 times each weekday — board at Wood Street (Stop A) and get off at Redbridge Central Library (Stop R), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Walthamstow to Ilford?
Between 24 minutes on the SL2 and 30 on the 123, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Woodford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Walthamstow to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 00:36 — and the 123 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Walthamstow 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.