The cheapest and fastest trains from Romford to Chatham
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romford to Chatham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romford to Chatham will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Romford for Chatham 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 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.




Live departures
Romford to Chatham train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:47 Romford | 1h48 | 06:35 Chatham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:25 Romford | 1h40 | 16:05 Chatham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Romford to Chatham
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Abellio Greater Anglia from Romford to Chatham trainsThameslink, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Romford and Chatham from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Romford and Chatham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London via ramp to car park. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from Railway Street. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 250 metres. Step access between platforms available via the booking hall.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 & 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1&2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: acessible toilet platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 1 and 2 - Only available up to 8pm.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B in the bus interchange, to the right of the station entrance
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