The average train between York and Romford takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Romford. 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 York and Romford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Romford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 5m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from York to Romford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Romford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
York to Romford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Romford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Romford station.
Book your York to Romford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Romford is 278.3 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from York to Romford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon Without in around 2h 31m.