Romford to York by train

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Overview: trains from Romford to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Romford to York, 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 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 279
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey £56.32 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 10m
Train operators 10

From Romford to York by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Romford to York by train. With 51 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Romford and York

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £56.32, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Romford to York departure timetable

On this route, 51 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Romford at 04:58 and the last leaving at 21:53 during the week.

For weekend travel to York, the earliest departure is at 00:02 and the last one is at 23:58. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 17 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Romford to York

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 54 minutes, spanning 279 kilometres in total.

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

You can secure tickets for travel between Romford and York up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to York

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

FAQs about the train journey from Romford to York

Want to know more about your journey from Romford to York? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Romford to York covers a distance of 279 kilometres.

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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.