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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Romford by train
It takes an average of 4h 25m to travel from Cardiff Central to Romford by train, over a distance of around 145 miles (233 km). There are normally 59 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Romford and tickets for this journey start from £47 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Romford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 44m | |
| Distance | 145 miles (233 km) | |
| Frequency | 59 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £47 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Romford in 2 hours 44 minutes
If you want to travel from Cardiff Central to Romford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cardiff Central to Romford by train to take around 4 hours 25 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 59 trains per day running on this route, which spans 145 miles (233 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Romford. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cardiff Central to Romford start from £47.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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