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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Romford

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

2 h 1 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Romford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Romford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Romford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:262h01

Brighton

07:27Romford

£381One-way

0 changes

04:122h19

Brighton

06:31Romford

£391One-way

0 changes

Brighton to Romford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ThameslinkThameslink	05:26 Brighton	2h01	07:27 Romford	0 changesDirect
ThameslinkThameslink	04:12 Brighton	2h19	06:31 Romford	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Romford

Trains from Brighton to Romford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

86 km

Average train duration

2h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£37

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 55m

First train

00:10

Last train

23:10

Price information

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains Brighton to Romford

Buy your official Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express train tickets from Brighton to Romford from £36 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Brighton to Romford with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £36
Thameslink frequency: 24 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Brighton to Romford with Southern:

Average Duration: 4 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: £36
Southern frequency: 1 a day

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

Train information from Brighton to Romford with Gatwick Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £54
Gatwick Express frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Brighton to Romford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Romford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Romford.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Romford can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Romford is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Brighton and Romford is on average 1 h 55 min for the 53 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Brighton to Romford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Romford leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Romford leaves at 23: 55.

There are 6 trains a day from Brighton to Romford which require at least one change with Thameslink or Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Brighton to Romford you can take a train with Thameslink or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Romford from Brighton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 55.

A day trip to Romford from Brighton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to Romford by train is January.

Yes, you can take a train between Brighton and Romford.