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

The cheapest way to get from Romford to Thamesmead is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Romford to Thamesmead is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Romford and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct bus from Romford to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Brentwood Road and arriving at River Road / Barking Reach via Barking Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Romford and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct train from Romford to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Abbey Wood via Whitechapel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Romford to Thamesmead?

The distance between Romford and Thamesmead is 9 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Romford to Thamesmead without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Romford to Thamesmead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romford to Thamesmead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Romford to Thamesmead train from?

Romford to Thamesmead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.

Train or bus from Romford to Thamesmead?

The best way to get from Romford to Thamesmead is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Romford to Thamesmead bus arrive?

Romford to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Barking Station.

Where does the Romford to Thamesmead train arrive?

Romford to Thamesmead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.

Can I drive from Romford to Thamesmead?

Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Thamesmead is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Romford to Thamesmead.

Where can I stay near Thamesmead?

There are 19602+ hotels available in Thamesmead.

Romford to Thamesmead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Romford to Thamesmead by bus, train, taxi, car, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Brentwood Road to Barking Stationbus N15
2. Take the bus from Barking Station to River Road / Barking Reachbus El1 / ...
39 min
£3–48
Train
1. Take the train from Romford to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
53 min
£15–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Romford to Thamesmeadtaxi 18.3 mi
34 min
£45–55
Drive 18.3 mi
1. Drive from Romford to Thamesmeadcar 18.3 mi
34 min
£5–7
Walk
1. Take the foot from Romford to Thamesmeadwalk 13.2 mi
4h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Romford to Stratfordtrain
2. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus 244 / ...
1h 5m
£7–39
Line 128 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Road Ilfordbus 128 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Barking Riverside Stationbus El1
1h 19m
£3–37

Romford to Thamesmead by bus

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a bus from Brentwood Road to River Road / Barking Reach via Barking Station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Romford to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via Whitechapel Station, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood Station in around 53 min.

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