Romford to Manchester by train

Going from Romford to Manchester by train

About to set off from Romford to Manchester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Romford to Manchester

Ready to book tickets from Romford to Manchester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Romford and Manchester typically run £75.20.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

• You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Romford and Manchester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 268 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Romford is at 00:01 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:58.

During the weekend, 04:58 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:55 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Romford and Manchester

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a total of 268 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Romford and Manchester?

You can secure tickets for travel between Romford and Manchester up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Manchester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Manchester.