The average train between Romford and Manchester takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Romford to Manchester. 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 30 minutes between Romford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 7m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes


3h 18m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Romford to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
Romford to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Romford to Manchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Romford and Manchester is 267.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m.