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There are 14 ways to get from Romford to Tarifa by train, plane, car ferry, bus, night bus, car or car train

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Train to London Heathrow, fly to Gibraltar  •  7h 59m

  1. Take the train from Romford to Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3
  2. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Gibraltar (GIB) LHR - GIB

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Train to London Gatwick, fly to Malaga, bus  •  9h 58m

  1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
  2. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Malaga (AGP) LGW - AGP
  3. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa

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Train to London Gatwick, fly to Gibraltar  •  8h 11m

  1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
  2. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Gibraltar (GIB) LGW - GIB

Train to London Gatwick, fly to Tangier, car ferry  •  9h 34m

  1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
  2. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Tangier (TNG) LGW - TNG
  3. Take the car ferry from Tanger Ville to Tarifa

Fly London Stansted to Tangier, car ferry  •  9h 37m

  1. Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Tangier (TNG) STN - TNG
  2. Take the car ferry from Tanger Ville to Tarifa

Fly London City to Malaga, bus  •  9h 29m

  1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Malaga (AGP) LCY - AGP
  2. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa

Fly London Stansted to Malaga, bus  •  10h 1m

  1. Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Malaga (AGP) STN - AGP
  2. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa

Train to London Luton, fly to Malaga, bus  •  10h 17m

  1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
  2. Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Malaga (AGP) LTN - AGP
  3. Take the bus from Marbella to Tarifa

Night bus, train, bus  •  30h 42m

  1. Take the night bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Avignon Tgv
  3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Estación de tren de Atocha
  4. Take the train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano Ave
  5. Take the bus from Málaga to Tarifa

Bus, train via Zaragoza  •  37h 3m

  1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
  2. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
  3. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Cordoba-Central Ave
  4. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Algeciras Ic

Bus  •  41h 1m

  1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
  2. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Sevilla Plaza de Armas
  3. Take the bus from Sevilla to Tarifa

Bus, train  •  44h 44m

  1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes Tgv
  3. Take the bus from Rennes to Algeciras

Drive, car ferry  •  34h 45m

  1. Drive from Romford to Plymouth
  2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
  3. Drive from Santander to Tarifa

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  22h 20m

  1. Drive from Romford to Folkestone
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
  3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tarifa

Romford to Tarifa by train, night bus, walk and bus

1 Weekly Services
30h 42m Average Duration
€354 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Romford to Tarifa is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £300 and takes 9h 58m.

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The fastest way to get from Romford to Tarifa is to train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £550.

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The distance between Romford and Tarifa is 1842 km.

The best way to get from Romford to Tarifa without a car is to night bus and train and bus which takes 30h 42m and costs £300 - £600.

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It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Romford to Tarifa, including transfers.

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Tarifa is 1h ahead of Romford. It is currently 2:06 PM in Romford and 3:06 PM in Tarifa.

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Map of how to get from Romford to Tarifa.
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  • Distance: 1841.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Romford, England and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Romford to Tarifa via Stratford, London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Sevilla Plaza de Armas, and Sevilla in around 41h 1m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Gibraltar
Ave. Duration
2h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €600
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €410
Flights from London Luton to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€85 - €350
Flights from London Luton to Malaga via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€85 - €350
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Tangier via Madrid
Ave. Duration
6h 2m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
€70 - €600
Flights from London Stansted to Tangier via Valencia
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
€70 - €600
Flights from London Stansted to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €320
Flights from London Stansted to Malaga via Bordeaux
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€50 - €320
Flights from London Luton to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €900
Flights from London Luton to Malaga via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€100 - €900
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Tangier via Malaga
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€240 - €1300
Flights from London City to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €650
Flights from London City to Malaga via Ibiza
Ave. Duration
5h 52m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€210 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€55 - €500
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga via Bilbao
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Monday
Estimated price
€40 - €460
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Gibraltar
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €850
Flights from London City to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€55 - €500
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga via Bilbao
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Monday
Estimated price
€40 - €460
Ryanair UK
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Tangier
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€95 - €470
Flights from London Stansted to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€85 - €450
Wizz Air UK
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Malaga
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€28 - €340
Air Arabia Maroc
Website
airarabia.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Tangier
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€110 - €700
Royal Air Maroc
Website
royalairmaroc.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Tangier
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€180 - €850
Luxair
Website
luxair.lu
Flights from London City to Malaga via Luxembourg
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€230 - €750
Jet2.com
Website
jet2.com
Flights from London Stansted to Malaga
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€80 - €410
Train operators
Elizabeth Line
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Train from Romford to Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€9 - €23
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Contactless Off Peak
€9 - €13
Contactless Peak
€15 - €23
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
€16 - €35
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
€16 - €24
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€24 - €35
Train from Farringdon to Luton
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
€18 - €40
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
€18 - €26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€27 - €40
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Avignon Tgv
Ave. Duration
5h 4m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€200 - €390
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€200 - €290
Comfort
€240 - €330
Premium
€300 - €390
Renfe Viajeros

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Estación de tren de Atocha
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€80 - €120
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cordoba-Central to Algeciras
Ave. Duration
3h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€24 - €35
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano
Ave. Duration
2h 42m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Básico
€45 - €65
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Cordoba-Central
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Básico
€50 - €75
iryo
Phone
+34 910 150 000
Email
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website
iryo.eu
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano
Ave. Duration
2h 47m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€29 - €70
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
€29 - €70
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Cordoba-Central
Ave. Duration
3h 27m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €80
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
€30 - €80
TGV inOui

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€60 - €110
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€60 - €80
1st Class
€80 - €110
SNCF

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.

Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€60 - €130
Website
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
2nd Class
€60 - €90
Rail 1st Class
€90 - €130
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
Avanza Grupo
Phone
+34 91 272 28 32
Email
info.LD@avanzagrupo.com
Website
avanzabus.com
Bus from Marbella to Tarifa
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€8 - €12
Schedules at
malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Málaga to Tarifa
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€11 - €40
Schedules at
malaga.avanzagrupo.com
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Night bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
Ave. Duration
8h 15m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€30 - €50
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
9h 40m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Algeciras
Ave. Duration
27h 45m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€130 - €190
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
ALSA

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.

Contact Details
Phone
+34 910 207 007
Email
alsa@alsa.es
Website
alsa.es
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
Ave. Duration
14h 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€85 - €130
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Sevilla to Tarifa
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€18 - €27
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Sevilla Plaza de Armas
Ave. Duration
24h 30m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€100 - €150
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Ferry operators
Inter Shipping
Phone
+34 956 68 47 29
Email
info@intershipping.es
Website
intershipping.ma
Car ferry from Tangier to Tarifa
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€30 - €170
Schedules at
intershipping.ma
No car
€34
Car
€167
Brittany Ferries
Phone
0330 159 7000
Email
reservations@brittanyferries.com
Website
brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration
20h 30m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€80 - €700
Book at
Brittany Ferries
Adult
€80 - €100
Car
€240 - €340
Single Ticket
€100 - €230
Car Single Ticket
€290 - €700

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