Train times from Romford to London
Romford connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 18 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 18 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 2 (Liverpool Street, Paddington)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Romford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 18 min | same as fastest | 29 min | 13.6/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 39 minchange at Stratford (London) | 40 min | 41 min | 11.6/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Romford to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Romford to London Liverpool Street takes 18 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Romford the 3rd quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 29 minutes, 11 minutes longer. That median covers 102 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 13.6 an hour.
Romford to Paddington
The fastest train from Romford to London Paddington takes 39 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Romford the 23rd quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Stratford (London). A direct train also runs and takes 40 minutes, so the change buys back 1 minute.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 41 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 87 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 11.6 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Romford to London take?
The fastest train from Romford reaches London Liverpool Street in 18 minutes. Romford connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Romford?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 18 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Romford a good commuter town for London?
At 18 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Romford is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Romford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Romford?
The closest alternatives are Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Upminster. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Liverpool Street
Romford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Romford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 17 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 14 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 10 stations within 20 km that beat Romford.