Bus from Romford to Upminster
6 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 00:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Upminster as of 10:51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | Arriva London North | ~31 min | 122 | Sat 115 · Sun 70 | 05:15 | 00:42 | Mercury Gardens (Stop M) | Upminster Station (Stop A) | — |
| 370 | Arriva London North | ~25 min | 90 | Sat 86 · Sun 72 | 05:56 | 00:41 | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | Upminster Station (Stop A) | — |
| 370 | Arriva London | ~25 min | 90 | Sat 86 · Sun 72 | 05:56 | 00:41 | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | Upminster Station (Stop A) | — |
| 650 | Stagecoach London | ~25 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:58 | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | Emerson Park Academy (westbound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 646, 656
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | Docklands Buses | ~95 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:25 | Ardleigh Green School (southbound) | Upminster Station (Stop A) | — |
| 656 | Docklands Buses | ~135 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:53 | Gallows Corner (Stop GL) | Emerson Park Academy (westbound) | Harold Hill & Harold Wood |
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 248 bus, 370 bus, 650 bus, 646 bus or 656 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Romford to Upminster?
6 routes run directly from Romford to Upminster: the 248 (Arriva London North), the 370 (Arriva London North), the 370 (Arriva London), the 650 (Stagecoach London), the 646 (Docklands Buses), the 656 (Docklands Buses). The most frequent is the 248, 122 times each weekday — board at Mercury Gardens (Stop M) and get off at Upminster Station (Stop A), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Romford to Upminster?
Around 31 minutes on the 248, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Romford to Upminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 00:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Romford to Upminster?
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.