Bus 193 in London links Queens Hospital and Essex Gardens. The route is 0.0 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 93 trips in one direction, and 44 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 193 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Queens Hospital → Essex Gardens |
| End → start | Essex Gardens → Queens Hospital |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 93 on weekdays, 44 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8–11 · midday 8–10 · weekend 18–30 |
| First / last trip from «Queens Hospital» | 05:45 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Essex Gardens» | 05:30 / 23:36 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 193
Outbound: Queens Hospital → Essex Gardens
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes The Brewery, Thurloe Gardens, Abbs Cross Lane, Central Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Brewery | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Mercury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Thurloe Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | South Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Albert Road Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Princes Road Heath Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Frances Bardsley Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Elmhurst Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Grosvenor Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Abbs Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Billet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Devonshire Road (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Newmarket Way | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Central Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Alma Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ravenscourt Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Havering Sixth Form College | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Lee Gardens Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Herbert Road (RM11) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Copthorne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Hubbards Chase / Wingletye Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Hubbards Close | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Essex Gardens | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Essex Gardens → Queens Hospital
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Copthorne Gardens, Central Drive, Harrow Lodge Park (RM12), Brentwood Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex Gardens | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Copthorne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Parkstone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Herbert Road (RM11) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lee Gardens Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Havering Sixth Form College | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Ravenscourt Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Alma Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Central Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Vaughan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Devonshire Road (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Billet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Abbs Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Harrow Lodge Park (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Elmhurst Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Osborne Road / Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Frances Bardsley Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Princes Road Heath Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Albert Road Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | South Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | The Brewery | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 93 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 44 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Queens Hospital» | 05:45 — 23:55 | 06:46 — 23:55 |
| From «Essex Gardens» | 05:30 — 23:36 | 06:25 — 23:36 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 8–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–13; on weekends every 18–30 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 193 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Queens Hospital the first is at 05:45 and the last at 23:55. From Essex Gardens they are 05:30 and 23:36.
How long does the trip from Queens Hospital to Essex Gardens take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 193 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 44 trips in one direction, running from Queens Hospital between 06:46 and 23:55.
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).