The average train between Cardiff and Romford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Romford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Romford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Romford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Romford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Romford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Cardiff to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Romford station.
Book your Cardiff to Romford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Romford is 233.1 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Romford via London Paddington in around 3h 2m.