The average train between Romford and Plaistow takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Romford to Plaistow. 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 10 minutes between Romford and Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Romford is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Plaistow at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Plaistow station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Romford to Plaistow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Plaistow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
The distance between Romford and Plaistow is 13.2 km. The road distance is 15 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Romford to Stratford every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Greater Anglia also services this route hourly.