Romford to Chelmsford train with Tfl Rail

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Cheap train tickets from Romford to Chelmsford

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romford to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Greater Anglia
06:20AM0h31
Romford
06:51AMChelmsford
$111One-way
0 transfers
Tfl Rail
10:09AM0h27
Romford
10:36AMChelmsford
$161One-way
0 transfers
Tfl Rail
07:01AM0h33
Romford
07:34AMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
02:51PM0h19
Romford
03:10PMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
06:51AM0h19
Romford
07:10AMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers

Romford to Chelmsford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Tfl Rail10:09AM Romford0h27 10:36AM Chelmsford0 transfersDirect
Greater Anglia02:51PM Romford0h19 03:10PM Chelmsford0 transfersDirect
Greater Anglia06:51AM Romford0h19 07:10AM Chelmsford0 transfersDirect
Greater Anglia06:20AM Romford0h31 06:51AM Chelmsford0 transfersDirect
Tfl Rail10:01AM Romford0h33 10:34AM Chelmsford0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Romford to Chelmsford

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

19 m

Average

26 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

26 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Romford for Chelmsford every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Greater Anglia
02:51PM0h19
Romford
03:10PMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
06:51AM0h19
Romford
07:10AMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
08:51AM0h19
Romford
09:10AMChelmsford
$171One-way
0 transfers
Tfl Rail
10:09AM0h27
Romford
10:36AMChelmsford
$161One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
06:20AM0h31
Romford
06:51AMChelmsford
$111One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Romford to Chelmsford

Trains from Romford to Chelmsford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€10) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
16 miles (26 km)
Average train duration
30m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€10)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Train providers
2
Fastest train
19m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Tfl Rail and Abellio Greater Anglia from Romford to Chelmsford trains

Tfl Rail and Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you to Chelmsford from Romford from $10 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.

Tfl Rail from Romford to Chelmsford train information:

  • Average Duration: 29 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10

FAQs: Trains from Romford to Chelmsford

FAQs: Travel by train from Romford to Chelmsford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Romford to Chelmsford.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Romford to Chelmsford can start from as little as $11 (€10) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Romford to Chelmsford is $17 (€15); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Chelmsford from Romford is on average 19 min   for the 16 mile (26 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Chelmsford from Romford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Romford to Chelmsford leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Romford to Chelmsford leaves at 11: 54 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Romford to Chelmsford without having to change trains with Abellio Greater Anglia. There is 1 direct train from Romford to Chelmsford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Romford to Chelmsford train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Tfl Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Romford to Chelmsford to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 54 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Romford, which is located around 0.3 miles (482 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chelmsford, located 0.1 miles (102 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Chelmsford from Romford is worth doing with a journey time of 19 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Romford to Chelmsford is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Chelmsford from Romford including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Romford to Chelmsford

Romford
Chelmsford
The major train station for departures in Romford is Romford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Romford for your trip from Romford to Chelmsford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Liberty Bell
  • Costa
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Taco Bell
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • QMH
  • Scimitar House
  • Travelodge
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first to last train.
Public transit options for Romford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Atlanta Boulevard for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
The major train station for arrivals in Chelmsford is Chelmsford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chelmsford for your journey to Chelmsford from Romford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Dining
Dining
  • The New London
  • Giggling Squid
  • Papa John's
  • Empire Palace
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transit options for Chelmsford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance

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