Bus from Forest Gate (London) to Romford
3 direct routes · 33–54 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 00:57 (weekdays); night service N86 runs 01:25–05:25.
Next buses to Romford as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Forest Gate, 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 | ~54 min | 171 | Sat 160 · Sun 120 | 05:56 | 00:57 | Woodgrange Road (Stop F) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| C | Transport UK | ~51 min | 102 | weekends only | 05:32 | 23:53 | Woodgrange Road (Stop F) | Romford Station (westbound) | — |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~33 min | 9 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 01:25 | 05:25 | Woodgrange Road (Stop F) | Romford Market (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forest Gate 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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Forest Gate to Romford?
3 routes run directly from Forest Gate to Romford: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the C (Transport UK), the N86 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 86, 171 times each weekday — board at Woodgrange Road (Stop F) and get off at Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forest Gate to Romford?
Between 33 minutes on the N86 and 54 on the 86, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Gate to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 00:57 — and night service N86 runs 01:25–05:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Gate 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.