Manchester to Romford by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Romford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Romford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 22:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 268
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey £95.88 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 38m
Train operators 8

Manchester to Romford train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Manchester to Romford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Manchester to Romford take around 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 268 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around  05:05. The last departure is usually at around 22:07 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 05:25, with the last train leaving at around 22:07. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 41 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £95.88.

We think any time is a great time to visit Romford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Romford.

Is there a direct train from Manchester to Romford?

The journey between Manchester and Romford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Romford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Romford?

The Manchester to Romford train travel takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Manchester to Romford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Romford leaving Manchester at around 05:05 and the last train leaving at around 22:07 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 05:25, with the final departure at 22:07.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.