How to get from Dartford to Romford by train?

From Dartford to Romford by train

To get from Dartford to Romford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Abbey Wood (London) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Romford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Romford
Leaves from Dartford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood (London)
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Romford
    Walk to
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dartford to Romford by DLR and train

To get from Dartford to Romford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Romford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is £13.60.

80min£13.60
Train - THAMESLINK
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Romford
Leaves from Dartford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Romford
    Walk to
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dartford to Romford
The distance between Dartford, London and Romford, London is approximately 26.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dartford to Romford 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 Dartford

Dartford is located at Dartford, London and the nearest public transport station is Home Gardens, Dartford.

Train stations close to Dartford:

  • Slade Green

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Home Gardens, Dartford
  • Dartford Station (D)
  • Dartford Station (C)
Public transport stations close to Romford, London

Romford is located at Romford, London and the nearest public transport station is Mercury Gardens (M).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Hornchurch
  • Dagenham East

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Romford
  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Mercury Gardens (M)
  • Mercury Gardens (N)
  • Mercury Gardens (K)
Related Routes

From Dartford to Romford by DLR and train

To get from Dartford to Romford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Romford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is £13.60.

80min£13.60
Train - THAMESLINK
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Romford
Leaves from Dartford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Romford
    Walk to
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line ELIZABETH.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DLR, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Dartford and Romford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dartford to Romford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from West Hampstead Thameslink station near Dartford in Dartford to Abbey Wood (London) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Abbey Wood (London) station near Romford in London.

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

    The total travel time between Dartford in Dartford and Romford in London by train is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the West Hampstead Thameslink station near Dartford in Dartford.

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

    Get off the train at the Abbey Wood (London) station, which is closest to Romford in London.

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