Bus 128 in London links Romford Station and Claybury Broadway. The route is 0.0 km long with 53 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 72 minutes. On a weekday it runs 94 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 128 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Romford Station → Claybury Broadway |
| End → start | Claybury Broadway → Romford Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 53 / 52 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 72 minutes |
| Trips per day | 94 on weekdays, 66 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 11–12 · weekend 18–22 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Station» | 00:00 / 23:39 |
| First / last trip from «Claybury Broadway» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 128
Outbound: Romford Station → Claybury Broadway
This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Western Road, Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, South Park Drive, Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | The Brewery | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Norwood Avenue Rush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Rush Green Road / Dagenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Leonard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Clayton Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Barton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | CU London University / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Whalebone Lane South | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Winifred Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Walnut Tree Road (RM8) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Valence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Greenway | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Burnside Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Mayfield Road Becontree | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Goodmayes Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Goodmayes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Lynford Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Seven Kings Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | South Park Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Gordon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Winston Way Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | High Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Beal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Shere Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Gantshill Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Beattyville Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Brandville Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Fremantle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Barkingside High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Mossford Lane Barkingside | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Beaminster Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Berkeley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Rushden Gardens Clayhall | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Couchmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Wensleydale Avenue /Peel Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Claybury Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Claybury Broadway | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Claybury Broadway → Romford Station
This direction has 52 stops. The route passes Wensleydale Avenue /Peel Drive, Martley Drive, Park Road Ilford, Winifred Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claybury Broadway | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wensleydale Avenue /Peel Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Couchmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Caterham Avenue Clayhall | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Berkeley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Beaminster Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Mossford Lane Barkingside | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Barkingside High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Barkingside Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Brandville Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Fullwood Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Hamilton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Icknield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Martley Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Coventry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Pioneer Point | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Park Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Buckingham Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | South Park Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Seven Kings Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Nutfield Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Goodmayes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Goodmayes Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Colinton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Green Side | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Greenway | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Valence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Walnut Tree Road (RM8) | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Winifred Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Whalebone Lane South | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | CU London University / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Barton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Clayton Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Leonard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Dagenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Norwood Avenue Rush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | The Brewery | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 94 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Romford Station» | 00:00 — 23:39 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
| From «Claybury Broadway» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:15 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 18–22 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 128 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Romford Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:39. From Claybury Broadway they are 00:10 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Romford Station to Claybury Broadway take?
About 72 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
53 outbound and 52 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 128 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Romford Station between 00:00 and 23:40.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).