The cheapest and fastest trains from Romford to Croydon
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romford to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romford to Croydon will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Romford for Croydon 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 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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 Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Romford to Croydon trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:55 Romford | 1h14 | 06:09 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:28 Romford | 1h11 | 06:39 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Romford to Croydon
Trains from Romford to Croydon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 04:09 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: London Public Transportation (3), Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia from Romford to Croydon trainsLondon Public Transportation (3), Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Romford and Croydon from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Romford to Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Romford and Croydon
- 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 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 06:00 - 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 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 4 & 5
- Storage location: Located outside the station entrance, by the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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