Bus from Romford to Brentwood
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 00:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brentwood as of 13:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | Stagecoach London | ~31 min | 51 | Sat 48 · Sun 35 | 05:49 | 00:03 | Romford Town Centre (Stop P) | Crown Street (Stop K) | Harold Wood, Harold Hill & Harold Park |
| 608 | Docklands Buses | ~26 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:43 | Gallows Corner (Stop GL) | Crown Street (Stop K) | Harold Hill & Harold Park |
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 498 bus or 608 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Brentwood?
2 routes run directly from Romford to Brentwood: the 498 (Stagecoach London), the 608 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 498, 51 times each weekday — board at Romford Town Centre (Stop P) and get off at Crown Street (Stop K), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Romford to Brentwood?
Around 31 minutes on the 498, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Harold Wood, Harold Hill, Harold Park on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Brentwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 00:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Romford to Brentwood?
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.