The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Romford
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Romford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Romford will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ilford for Romford on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ilford to Romford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Romford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€6 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ilford to Romford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:19 AM Ilford | 0h11 | 7:30 AM Romford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilford to Romford
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line from Ilford to Romford trainsTfl Rail, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Ilford and Romford from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Tfl Rail
Elizabeth Line
FAQs: Trains from Ilford to Romford

Passengers board the train most frequently from Ilford, which is located around 0.6 miles (945 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Romford, located 0.3 miles (482 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ilford to Romford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 07:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage location: Platform 3 (covered storage) Platform 4 (uncovered storage) Station entrance (uncovered storage)
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop D, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop C for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop T, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop M, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 06:30 - 20:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B1. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Use the Crossways car park entrance. There is no step-free access from the Station Road main entrance. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Station Road and outside the car park entrance on Crossways.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 3&4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible heated waiting is located on Platform 3&4. The waiting room is open from first till last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Station Road, Bus Stop PA, for Westbound services Station Road, Bus Stop PB, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 18:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall entrance on Gubbins Lane and at the car park entrance on Station Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3. Waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop B, for Westbound services Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop A, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B2. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access can be gained from South Street side entrance via a steep ramp. The ramps leading from the subway to the platforms are fairly steep. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1,2,4 and 5
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall. The ticket machines are accessible via the stations main entrance. There is no step free access to the ticket machines via the stations side entrance ramp.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets are located inside the waiting room on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 5 and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Atlanta Boulevard for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
