How to get from Romford to South Croydon by train?

From Romford to South Croydon by train

To get from Romford to South Croydon in South Croydon, take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Farringdon station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to South Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 6
    Ride to train station South Croydon
    Ride to train station
    South Croydon
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Romford to South Croydon by train via ELIZABETH, OVERGROUND and SOUTHERN

To get from Romford to South Croydon in South Croydon, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Norwood Junction station to South Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - OVERGROUND
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
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    West Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Junction
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Caterham
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Croydon
    Ride to train station
    South Croydon
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to South Croydon
The distance between Romford, South Croydon and South Croydon, South Croydon is approximately 25.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford to South Croydon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Romford

Romford is located at Romford, South Croydon 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 South Croydon, South Croydon

South Croydon is located at South Croydon, South Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Swan & Sugar Loaf (H).

Train stations close to South Croydon:

  • South Croydon

Bus stations close to South Croydon:

  • Swan & Sugar Loaf (H)
  • Swan & Sugar Loaf (J)
  • Swan & Sugar Loaf (G)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Romford to South Croydon by train via ELIZABETH, OVERGROUND and SOUTHERN

To get from Romford to South Croydon in South Croydon, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Norwood Junction station to South Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - OVERGROUND
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
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    West Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Junction
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Caterham
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Croydon
    Ride to train station
    South Croydon
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and South Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to South 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 South Croydon in South Croydon.

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

    The total travel time between Romford in Romford and South Croydon in South Croydon by train is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to South Croydon in South Croydon.

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