London Bus 247

Bus 247 in London links Barkingside Station and Romford Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 96 trips in one direction, and 54 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 247

Outbound: Barkingside Station → Romford Station

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Barkingside Magistrates Court, Beech Grove, Forest Road (IG7), Hulse Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Romford Station → Barkingside Station

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Western Road, Lowshoe Lane, Hainault Forest Golf Club, Hainault Fire Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 96 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 54 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 18–21 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 247 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Barkingside Station the first is at 05:20 and the last at 23:55. From Romford Station they are 05:20 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Barkingside Station to Romford Station take?

About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

34 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 247 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 54 trips in one direction, running from Barkingside Station between 06:15 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).