First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romford to Otford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 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 £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 29 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.52. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 48m 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.
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Trains from Romford to Otford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 22:59 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford to Otford 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 Otford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Romford to Otford trains use the Romford to Otford station pair. Use this guide to compare Romford and Otford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Otford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Otford.
Ticket office support is available at Otford. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Otford: Parking, WC.
Available at Otford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Otford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 towards London from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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