The average train between Romford and Cardiff takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Romford to Cardiff. 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 Romford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Romford to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Romford to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Romford and Cardiff is 233.1 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 3h 4m.