Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Romford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Romford

With a population of 95,000, Romford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Romford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Romford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Minoa (The City Pavilion, Collier Row) and The Rabbits Pub (Stapleford Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Delhi Live (40 Victoria Road) and Shish meze abridge (19 Market Pl) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Romford.

When to visit Romford

Romford in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Romford in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Romford

Plane

When flying to Romford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Romford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Romford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Romford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Romford Gidea Park is the busiest station in Romford. Another popular train station is Romford Chadwell Heath, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Romford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Romford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Romford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Romford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Romford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Romford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Romford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Romford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Romford Gidea Park is the busiest station in Romford. Another popular train station is Romford Chadwell Heath, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Romford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Romford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Romford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Romford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Romford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Romford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Romford

Most booked hotels in Romford

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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Gidea Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£60+
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Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£54+
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The Bank
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Romford

Hiring a car in Romford costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Romford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Romford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Romford costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Romford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Romford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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