The average train between Romford and Hackney takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Romford to Hackney. 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 every 15 minutes between Romford and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 1:53 PM which arrives into Hackney at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

29 min • 1 change

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30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Hackney station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Romford to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Book your Romford to Hackney train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Overground and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Romford and Hackney is 16.5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Romford to Stratford every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Greater Anglia also services this route hourly.