Bus from Walthamstow to Ilford
3 direct routes · 31–54 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 00:31 (weekdays); the 123 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Ilford as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in 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 | ~35 min | 124 | Sat 114 · Sun 103 | 24 hours | Lloyd Park / William Morris Gallery (Stop BE) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Woodford | |
| SL2 | Arriva London North | ~31 min | 95 | Sat 90 · Sun 80 | 04:56 | 00:31 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow (Stop G) | Ilford / Chapel Road (Stop P) | Woodford |
| W19 | Stagecoach London | ~54 min | 91 | Sat 77 · Sun 48 | 06:02 | 23:45 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow (Stop J) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in 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 or W19 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Walthamstow to Ilford?
3 routes run directly from Walthamstow to Ilford: the 123 (Go Ahead London), the SL2 (Arriva London North), the W19 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 123, 124 times each weekday — board at Lloyd Park / William Morris Gallery (Stop BE) and get off at Redbridge Central Library (Stop R), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Walthamstow to Ilford?
Between 31 minutes on the SL2 and 54 on the W19, 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 Walthamstow to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 00:31 — and the 123 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from 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.