What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Romford?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Romford is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Romford?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Romford is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Romford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Romford station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Romford Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Romford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Romford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Romford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Romford?

The distance between Reading and Romford is 53 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Romford without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Romford without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Romford?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Reading to Romford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Romford bus from?

Reading to Romford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Romford train from?

Reading to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Romford?

The best way to get from Reading to Romford is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £150 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Romford bus arrive?

Reading to Romford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Romford train arrive?

Reading to Romford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Romford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Romford is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Reading to Romford.

Where can I stay near Romford?

There are 12407+ hotels available in Romford.

Reading to Romford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Romford by train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Romfordtrain Elizabeth
1h 24m
£17–49
Drive 57 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Romfordcar 57 mi
1h 32m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Romford Stationbus N15
4h 5m
£29–142
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Dagenham East stationsubway District
2h 47m
£20–37

Reading to Romford by train

1057Weekly Trains

1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Romford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Romford via London Paddington in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Romford Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 4h 5m.

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