The average train between Romford and Harwich takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Romford to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Harwich station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Romford to Harwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Shenfield station.
Romford to Harwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Romford to Harwich train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Romford and Harwich is 85.9 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Harwich Town via Shenfield and Manningtree in around 2h 41m.