How to get from Romford to Crawley by train?

By train

To get from Romford to Crawley in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Farringdon station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Gatwick Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

90min£15.30
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station Gatwick Airport
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Romford to Crawley in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

97min£15.30
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Littlehampton
  • 8
    Ride to train station Gatwick Airport
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Crawley

The distance between Romford, London and Crawley, London is approximately 40.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford to Crawley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Romford

Romford is located at Romford, London and the nearest public transport station is Western Road (PP).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Gidea Park
  • Emerson Park
  • Romford

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Western Road (PP)
  • Western Road (Q)
  • Western Road (P)

Public transport stations close to Crawley, London

Crawley is located at Crawley, London and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Crawley:

  • Horley
  • Gatwick Airport

Bus stations close to Crawley:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick Airport
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Related Routes

By Tube and train

To get from Romford to Crawley in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

97min£15.30
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Littlehampton
  • 8
    Ride to train station Gatwick Airport
    Ride to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Romford to Crawley?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Romford to Crawley?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and Crawley in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Crawley in London?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Romford station near Romford to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Paddington station near Crawley in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Romford to Crawley in London by train?

    The total travel time between Romford and Crawley in London by train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Romford to get to Crawley in London?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Romford station near Romford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Romford and Crawley in London?

    Get off the train at the Paddington station, which is closest to Crawley in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Romford to Crawley?

    The ride from Romford to Crawley costs £15.30.

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