The average train between Richmond and Romford takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Richmond 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 Richmond and Romford. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Romford at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Romford. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Romford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Richmond to Romford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.
Richmond to Romford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Romford station.
Book your Richmond to Romford train tickets online with London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Richmond and Romford is 36.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Romford via Stratford in around 1h 23m.