How to get from Romford to Croydon by train?

From Romford to Croydon 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 8 min. The ride fare is £7.10.

68min£7.10
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 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 m • 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

From Romford to Croydon by Tube and train

To get from Romford to Croydon 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 East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    17 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 39.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 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 Romford Station (Z).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Dagenham East
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Romford Station (Z)
  • Romford Station, Romford
  • Romford (V)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, London

Croydon is located at Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Halls (KD).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Fairfield Halls (KD)
  • Cross Road (E9)
  • Garrick Crescent (M)

Related Routes

From Romford to Croydon by Tube and train

To get from Romford to Croydon 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 East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Croydon?

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

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

    The total travel time between Romford in Romford and Croydon in London by train is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Romford and Croydon?

    Get off the train at the Farringdon 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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