Bus from Harold Hill to Hornchurch
3 direct routes · 21–84 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hornchurch as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Harold Hill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Stagecoach London | ~21 min | 98 | Sat 92 · Sun 50 | 05:17 | 23:47 | Chippenham Road (RM3) (Stop HJ) | Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F) | Harold Wood & Romford |
| 646 | Docklands Buses | ~84 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:38 | Chippenham Road (RM3) (Stop HJ) | Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F) | Harold Wood & Romford |
| 656 | Docklands Buses | ~71 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:28 | Kingsbridge Road (Stop GS) | Burntwood Avenue (Stop EK) | Harold Wood & Romford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Harold Hill 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 256 bus, 646 bus or 656 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Harold Hill to Hornchurch?
3 routes run directly from Harold Hill to Hornchurch: the 256 (Stagecoach London), the 646 (Docklands Buses), the 656 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 256, 98 times each weekday — board at Chippenham Road (RM3) (Stop HJ) and get off at Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Harold Hill to Hornchurch?
Between 21 minutes on the 256 and 84 on the 646, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harold Wood, Romford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Harold Hill to Hornchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Harold Hill to Hornchurch?
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.