Bus from Romford to Forest Gate (London)
3 direct routes · 30–53 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 00:17 (weekdays); night service N86 runs 00:48–04:51.
Next buses to Forest Gate (London) as of 13:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Stagecoach London | ~53 min | 169 | Sat 158 · Sun 118 | 05:17 | 00:17 | Romford Market (Stop L) | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | — |
| C | Transport UK | ~56 min | 103 | weekends only | 05:00 | 23:30 | Romford Station (eastbound) | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | — |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 9 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 00:48 | 04:51 | Romford Market (Stop L) | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | — |
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 86 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Forest Gate?
3 routes run directly from Romford to Forest Gate: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the C (Transport UK), the N86 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 86, 169 times each weekday — board at Romford Market (Stop L) and get off at Woodgrange Road (Stop E), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Romford to Forest Gate?
Between 30 minutes on the N86 and 53 on the 86, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Forest Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 00:17 — and night service N86 runs 00:48–04:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Romford to Forest Gate?
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.