Bus from Romford to Barking (London)
2 direct routes · 25–47 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 00:10 (weekdays); night service N15 runs 00:23–04:35.
Next buses to Barking (London) as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Romford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Go Ahead London | ~47 min | 160 | Sat 147 · Sun 129 | 04:45 | 00:10 | Romford Market (Stop E) | Barking Town Centre (Stop C) | — |
| N15 | Go Ahead London | ~25 min | 26 | Sat 33 · Sun 26 | 00:23 | 04:35 | Romford Market (Stop E) | Barking Town Centre (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Romford 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 5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Barking?
2 routes run directly from Romford to Barking: the 5 (Go Ahead London), the N15 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 5, 160 times each weekday — board at Romford Market (Stop E) and get off at Barking Town Centre (Stop C), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Romford to Barking?
Between 25 minutes on the N15 and 47 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Barking?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 00:10 — and night service N15 runs 00:23–04:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Romford to Barking?
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.