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How to get from Romford to Harlow by bus and train?

From Romford to Harlow by bus and train

To get from Romford to Harlow in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 3 bus from Town Railway Station, Harlow station to Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 33
Walk to Harlow
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
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bishops Stortford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlow Town
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Railway Station, Harlow
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    ID 7
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harlow
    Walk to
    Harlow
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Romford to Harlow by Tube, bus and train

To get from Romford to Harlow in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the 420A bus from Railway Station, Epping station to Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 420A420A
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
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Epping
    26 min
  • 6
    Bus - 420A420A
    Wait for bus
    420A
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    ID 5
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Harlow
The distance between Romford, London and Harlow, London is approximately 30.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford to Harlow by bus and 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:

  • Dagenham East
  • Hornchurch
  • Elm Park

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Romford
  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Western Road (PP)
  • Western Road (Q)
  • Western Road (P)
Public transport stations close to Harlow, London

Harlow is located at Harlow, London and the nearest public transport station is Fire Station, Harlow Town Centre.

Train stations close to Harlow:

  • Roydon
  • Harlow Town

Bus stations close to Harlow:

  • Fire Station, Harlow Town Centre
  • Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
  • Bus Garage, Harlow Town Centre

From Romford to Harlow by Tube, bus and train

To get from Romford to Harlow in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the 420A bus from Railway Station, Epping station to Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 420A420A
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
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Epping
    26 min
  • 6
    Bus - 420A420A
    Wait for bus
    420A
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    ID 5
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Romford to Harlow?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line 420A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Harlow 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 and one bus line till Paddington station near Harlow in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Romford to Harlow in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Romford and Harlow in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Paddington stop, which is closest to Harlow in London.

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