First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 40 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romford to Great Bentley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romford to Great Bentley will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Romford to Great Bentley you need to make at least one change.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romford to Great Bentley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 68 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Great Bentley take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.75. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Romford to Great Bentley trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:38 Romford | 1h40 | 7:18 Great Bentley | 1 change | |
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Trains from Romford to Great Bentley run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 15:48. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 15:48 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford to Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Romford to Great Bentley trains use the Gidea Park to Great Bentley station pair. Use this guide to compare Romford and Great Bentley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gidea Park is 1 km from Romford city centre. Public transport options include:
Gidea Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Gidea Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Gidea Park.
Ticket office support is available at Gidea Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gidea Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Gidea Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gidea Park: 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.
Romford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Romford.
Wi-Fi is available at Romford.
Ticket office support is available at Romford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Romford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Romford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Romford: 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.
Great Bentley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Great Bentley: Parking.
Available at Great Bentley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Bentley: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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