The average train between Romford and Hackney Central takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Romford to Hackney Central. 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 Hackney Central. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Hackney Central at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Hackney Central. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Hackney Central station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Romford to Hackney Central train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Hackney Central train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Hackney Central station.
Book your Romford to Hackney Central train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Overground and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Romford and Hackney Central is 17.3 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Hackney Central via Stratford (London) in around 32 min.