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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Essex Road to Ilford for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Essex Road
- Departure station
- Essex Road station guide
- Address
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- Essex Rd, London N1 3QL
Operators serving Essex Road
- Great Northern Rail
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Facilities at Essex Road
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking
Explore the area around Essex Road
- Islington Green
About your departure station
This 1904 station on London's Northern City Line has always been overshadowed by nearby larger stations.
Essex Road's unusual underground design with surface buildings reflects the line's complex history.
The station represents the challenges of secondary stations in dense urban areas, maintaining services despite limited demand.
Essex Road's story mirrors Islington's transformation from working class district to affluent inner city area, with the station remaining a quiet constant through dramatic neighborhood changes.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Essex Road to Ilford?
Open the ticket search and enter Essex Road as your departure station and Ilford as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Essex Road and Ilford?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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