Bus from Stratford to Romford
2 direct routes · 37–60 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 00:52 (weekdays); night service N86 runs 01:21–05:21.
Next buses to Romford as of 10:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stratford, 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 | ~60 min | 171 | Sat 160 · Sun 120 | 05:52 | 00:52 | Litchfield Avenue (Stop MJ) | Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ) | — |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~37 min | 9 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 01:21 | 05:21 | Litchfield Avenue (Stop MJ) | Romford Market (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stratford 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 Stratford to Romford?
2 routes run directly from Stratford to Romford: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 86, 171 times each weekday — board at Litchfield Avenue (Stop MJ) and get off at Romford Town Centre (Stop QQ), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stratford to Romford?
Between 37 minutes on the N86 and 60 on the 86, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stratford to Romford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 00:52 — and night service N86 runs 01:21–05:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stratford to Romford?
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.