The average train between Romford and Croydon takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Romford to Croydon. 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 Romford and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Croydon at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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