Bus from Romford to Rainham (London)
3 direct routes · 29–48 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 01:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rainham (London) as of 14:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Arriva London North | ~35 min | 101 | Sat 93 · Sun 69 | 05:09 | 23:43 | Romford Market (Stop E) | Rainham War Memorial (Stop D) | Dagenham |
| SL12 | Stagecoach London | ~29 min | 93 | Sat 88 · Sun 79 | 05:21 | 00:49 | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | Rainham Tesco (Stop F) | — |
| 165 | Stagecoach London | ~48 min | 90 | Sat 87 · Sun 59 | 05:09 | 01:13 | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | Rainham Tesco (Stop F) | — |
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 103 bus or 165 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Rainham?
3 routes run directly from Romford to Rainham: the 103 (Arriva London North), the SL12 (Stagecoach London), the 165 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 103, 101 times each weekday — board at Romford Market (Stop E) and get off at Rainham War Memorial (Stop D), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Romford to Rainham?
Between 29 minutes on the SL12 and 48 on the 165, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dagenham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Rainham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 01:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Romford to Rainham?
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.