Bus from Cranham (Upminster) to Romford
2 direct routes · 33–141 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Romford as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cranham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | Arriva London North | ~33 min | 120 | Sat 113 · Sun 71 | 05:00 | 00:10 | River Drive (Stop ->S) | Romford Market (Stop L) | — |
| 646 | Docklands Buses | ~141 min | 4 | weekdays only | 15:28 | 16:36 | Moor Lane Cranham (southbound) | Ardleigh Green School (northbound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cranham 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 248 bus or 646 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cranham to Romford?
2 routes run directly from Cranham to Romford: the 248 (Arriva London North), the 646 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 248, 120 times each weekday — board at River Drive (Stop ->S) and get off at Romford Market (Stop L), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cranham to Romford?
Between 33 minutes on the 248 and 141 on the 646, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cranham to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cranham 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.