The average train between Romford and Gillingham takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Romford to Gillingham. 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 hourly between Romford and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Gillingham station via Gillingham (Dorset). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Romford to Gillingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Waterloo station.
Romford to Gillingham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Romford to Gillingham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Romford and Gillingham is 181.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.