Bus from Harold Wood to Hornchurch
5 direct routes · 13–59 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 23:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hornchurch as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Harold Wood, 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 | ~14 min | 98 | Sat 92 · Sun 50 | 05:23 | 23:52 | Harold Wood Station (Stop B) | Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F) | Romford |
| 193 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 92 | Sat 76 · Sun 45 | 05:30 | 23:36 | Essex Gardens (westbound) | Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop G) | — |
| 649 | Stagecoach London | ~13 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:22 | The Campion School (northbound) | Wykeham Avenue (Stop EC) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 646, 656
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | Docklands Buses | ~59 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 08:03 | Harold Wood Station (Stop B) | Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F) | Romford |
| 656 | Docklands Buses | ~35 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:02 | 09:04 | Harold Wood Station (Stop B) | Burntwood Avenue (Stop EK) | Romford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Harold Wood 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, 193 bus, 649 bus, 646 bus or 656 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Harold Wood to Hornchurch?
5 routes run directly from Harold Wood to Hornchurch: the 256 (Stagecoach London), the 193 (Stagecoach London), the 649 (Stagecoach London), the 646 (Docklands Buses), the 656 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 256, 98 times each weekday — board at Harold Wood Station (Stop B) and get off at Hornchurch Town Centre (Stop F), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Harold Wood to Hornchurch?
Between 13 minutes on the 649 and 59 on the 646, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Romford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Harold Wood to Hornchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 23:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Harold Wood 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.