Bus from Barking (London) to Romford
2 direct routes · 24–43 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 01:21 (weekdays); night service N15 runs 01:29–06:16.
Next buses to Romford as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barking, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Go Ahead London | ~43 min | 157 | Sat 146 · Sun 128 | 06:29 | 01:21 | Barking Station (Stop K) | Romford Market (Stop L) | — |
| N15 | Go Ahead London | ~24 min | 30 | Sat 38 · Sun 30 | 01:29 | 06:16 | Barking Station (Stop K) | Romford Market (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barking on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barking to Romford?
2 routes run directly from Barking to Romford: the 5 (Go Ahead London), the N15 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 5, 157 times each weekday — board at Barking Station (Stop K) and get off at Romford Market (Stop L), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barking to Romford?
Between 24 minutes on the N15 and 43 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Barking to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 01:21 — and night service N15 runs 01:29–06:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barking to Romford?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.