Bus 5 in London links Romford Market and Canning Town. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 75 minutes. On a weekday it runs 160 trips in one direction, and 129 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 5 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Romford Market → Canning Town |
| End → start | Canning Town → Romford Market |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 51 / 50 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 75 minutes |
| Trips per day | 160 on weekdays, 129 on weekends one way (157 on weekdays → Romford Market) |
| Frequency | peak 5–7 · midday 6–7 · weekend 7–11 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Market» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Canning Town» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 5
Outbound: Romford Market → Canning Town
This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Mercury Gardens, Morris Road, Faircross, Aintree Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Mercury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Rom Valley Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Norwood Avenue Rush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Rush Green Road / Dagenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Leonard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Clayton Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Barton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | CU London University / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Morris Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Five Elms School | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Boxoll Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Beverley Road (RM9) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Martins Corner /Valence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bennetts Castle Lane Fair Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Lindsey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Lodge Avenue (RM8) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | St Thomas More Catholic Church | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Capel Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Thurlestone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Barking Bus Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Faircross | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Hulse Avenue / Barking Park | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Park Avenue Barking | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Barking Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Burges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | St Olaves Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Altmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Bartle Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Aintree Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Dickens Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Upton Park / Priory Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Upton Park Green Street | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | New City Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Plaistow Prince Regent Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Plaistow Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Balaam Street | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Chargeable Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Croydon Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Rokeby School | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Hermit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Rathbone Market | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Canning Town | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Canning Town → Romford Market
This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Rathbone Market, Katherine Road Upton Park, Faircross, Morris Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canning Town | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Rathbone Market | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hermit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Rokeby School | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | King Street (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Balaam Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Plaistow Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Plaistow Prince Regent Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | New City Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Samson Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Upton Park Green Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Upton Park / Priory Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Arragon Road (E6) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Katherine Road Upton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bartle Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | High Street North East Ham | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Altmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | St Olaves Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Burges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Park Avenue Barking | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hulse Avenue / Barking Park | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Faircross | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Barking Bus Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Thurlestone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Capel Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St Thomas More Catholic Church | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Becontree Avene Fair Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Lindsey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bennetts Castle Lane Fair Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Martins Corner /Valence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Charlecote Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Winmill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Heathway Becontree | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Morris Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | CU London University / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Barton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Clayton Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Leonard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Dagenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Norwood Avenue Rush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Rom Valley Way | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 160 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 129 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Romford Market» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
| From «Canning Town» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–7 minutes, most often every 7; midday every 6–7 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–8; on weekends every 7–11 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 5 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Romford Market the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:50. From Canning Town they are 00:00 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Romford Market to Canning Town take?
About 75 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
51 outbound and 50 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 5 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 129 trips in one direction, running from Romford Market between 00:00 and 23:50.
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).