The average train between Croydon and Romford takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Romford. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Romford at 4:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

58 min • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Romford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Romford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Croydon to Romford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Romford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Romford station.
Book your Croydon to Romford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Romford is 29.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Romford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h.