The average train between Romford and Derby takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Romford to Derby. 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 30 minutes between Romford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Derby station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Romford to Derby train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Derby train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Romford to Derby train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Romford and Derby is 187.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Derby via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m.