Bus from Ilford to Romford
5 direct routes · 21–43 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 01:10 (weekdays); night service N86 runs 01:37–05:37; the 128 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Romford as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ilford, 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 | ~32 min | 171 | Sat 160 · Sun 120 | 06:09 | 01:10 | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| C | Transport UK | ~32 min | 102 | weekends only | 05:48 | 00:09 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill (Stop F) | Romford Station (westbound) | — |
| 128 | Stagecoach London | ~40 min | 93 | Sat 88 · Sun 65 | 24 hours | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — | |
| 296 | Stagecoach London | ~43 min | 65 | Sat 52 · Sun 36 | 06:19 | 00:17 | Northbrook Road (Stop VM) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~21 min | 9 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 01:37 | 05:37 | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Romford Market (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilford 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, 128 bus or 296 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ilford to Romford?
5 routes run directly from Ilford to Romford: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the C (Transport UK), the 128 (Stagecoach London), the 296 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 86, 171 times each weekday — board at Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) and get off at Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilford to Romford?
Between 21 minutes on the N86 and 43 on the 296, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilford to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 01:10 — and night service N86 runs 01:37–05:37; the 128 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilford 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.