The average train between Reading and Romford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Romford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Romford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 56m • 1 change
1h 29m • 1 change
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1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Romford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Romford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Reading to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Romford station.
Book your Reading to Romford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Romford is 81.1 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Romford via London Paddington in around 1h 25m.
