What is the cheapest way to get from Romford to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Romford to Eltham is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Romford to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Romford to Eltham is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Romford and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Romford to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Brentwood Road and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Romford and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Romford to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Eltham via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Romford to Eltham?

The distance between Romford and Eltham is 17 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

How do I travel from Romford to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Romford to Eltham without a car is to train and bus which takes 57 min and costs £7 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Romford to Eltham?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Romford to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romford to Eltham bus from?

Romford to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Brentwood Road station.

Where do I catch the Romford to Eltham train from?

Romford to Eltham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Romford station.

Train or bus from Romford to Eltham?

The best way to get from Romford to Eltham is to bus and line 132 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £3 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Romford to Eltham bus arrive?

Romford to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Canning Town station.

Where does the Romford to Eltham train arrive?

Romford to Eltham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Romford to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Eltham is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Romford to Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Romford to Eltham?

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Romford to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Romford to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Romford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 132
57 min
£7–50
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brentwood Road to Canning Townbus N15
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus 132
1h 14m
£4–84
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Romford to Elthamtaxi 15.9 mi
28 min
£40–50
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Romford to Elthamcar 15.9 mi
28 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Romford to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 21m
£10–25
Line 86 bus, line 161 bus
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Stratford Bus Stationbus 86 / ...
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
2h 15m
£6–15

Romford to Eltham by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Romford, England and Eltham, England?

You can take a bus from Brentwood Road to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Canning Town, Canning Town station, North Greenwich station, and North Greenwich Station in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Romford to Eltham via London Liverpool Street and London Cannon Street in around 1h 21m.

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