The average train between Brighton and Romford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Romford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Romford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Romford at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 19m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Romford. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Romford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Brighton to Romford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Romford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Romford station.
Book your Brighton to Romford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Brighton and Romford is 86.1 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Romford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 53m.