The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Romford
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Romford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Romford will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cambridge for Romford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Romford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Romford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to Romford train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Romford trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:48 Cambridge | 2h02 | 05:50 Romford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:53 Cambridge | 1h53 | 09:46 Romford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Romford
Trains from Cambridge to Romford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern from Cambridge to Romford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Romford from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Romford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Romford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Romford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Romford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 06:30 - 20:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B1. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Use the Crossways car park entrance. There is no step-free access from the Station Road main entrance. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Station Road and outside the car park entrance on Crossways.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 3&4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible heated waiting is located on Platform 3&4. The waiting room is open from first till last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Station Road, Bus Stop PA, for Westbound services Station Road, Bus Stop PB, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 18:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall entrance on Gubbins Lane and at the car park entrance on Station Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3. Waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop B, for Westbound services Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop A, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B2. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access can be gained from South Street side entrance via a steep ramp. The ramps leading from the subway to the platforms are fairly steep. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1,2,4 and 5
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall. The ticket machines are accessible via the stations main entrance. There is no step free access to the ticket machines via the stations side entrance ramp.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets are located inside the waiting room on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 5 and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Atlanta Boulevard for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
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