How to get from Romford to Croydon by train?

By train

To get from Romford to Croydon in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Farringdon station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £7.10.

75min£7.10
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 6
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Romford to Croydon in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 149 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Bridge station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 149149
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
    Liverpool Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (K)
    ID K
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 149149
    Wait for bus
    149
    London Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station
    ID L
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Uckfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Croydon

The distance between Romford, London and Croydon, London is approximately 24.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford to Croydon 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:

  • Emerson Park
  • Romford

Bus stations close to Romford:

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

Public transport stations close to Croydon, London

Croydon is located at Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is Addiscombe Road (E5).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Addiscombe Road (E5)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Romford to Croydon in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 149 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Bridge station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 149149
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
    Liverpool Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (K)
    ID K
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 149149
    Wait for bus
    149
    London Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station
    ID L
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Uckfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 149, Bus line SOUTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Croydon 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 Croydon in London

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

    The total travel time between Romford and Croydon in London by train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Romford to Croydon costs £7.10.

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