Bus from Chadwell Heath to Romford
5 direct routes · 8–15 min · first bus 05:11, last bus 01:22 (weekdays); night service N86 runs 01:50–05:51.
Next buses to Romford as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chadwell Heath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Stagecoach London | ~13 min | 171 | Sat 160 · Sun 120 | 06:23 | 01:22 | St Chad's Road (Stop K) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| SL12 | Stagecoach London | ~13 min | 93 | Sat 88 · Sun 79 | 05:11 | 00:40 | Padnall Road (Stop EB) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| 66 | Arriva London North | ~14 min | 87 | Sat 80 · Sun 64 | 05:56 | 01:09 | Padnall Road (Stop EB) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| 296 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 65 | Sat 52 · Sun 36 | 06:43 | 00:35 | Whalebone Lane North/Rose Lane (Stop G) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~8 min | 9 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 01:50 | 05:51 | St Chad's Road (Stop K) | Romford Market (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chadwell Heath 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 86 bus, 66 bus or 296 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chadwell Heath to Romford?
5 routes run directly from Chadwell Heath to Romford: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the SL12 (Stagecoach London), the 66 (Arriva London North), the 296 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 86, 171 times each weekday — board at St Chad's Road (Stop K) and get off at Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chadwell Heath to Romford?
Between 8 minutes on the N86 and 15 on the 296, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chadwell Heath to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:11 and the last around 01:22 — and night service N86 runs 01:50–05:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chadwell Heath 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.