🚌 Bus from Romford to Forest Gate
2 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 00:05, last bus 14:05 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Stagecoach London | ~54 min | 148 | 00:05 | 14:05 | Romford Station (Stop Z) |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~44 min | 32 | 00:23 | 04:45 | Gallows Corner (Stop GE) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Forest Gate?
2 routes run directly from Romford to Forest Gate: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Romford to Forest Gate?
Around 54 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Forest Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 86) leaves around 00:05 and the last around 14:05. Check the route timetable 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.