Bus 498 in London links Queens Hospital and Sainsburys. The route is 0.0 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 51 trips in one direction, and 35 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 498 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Queens Hospital → Sainsburys |
| End → start | Sainsburys → Queens Hospital |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 40 minutes |
| Trips per day | 51 on weekdays, 35 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 18–20 · midday 19–20 · weekend 29–32 |
| First / last trip from «Queens Hospital» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Sainsburys» | 05:35 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 498
Outbound: Queens Hospital → Sainsburys
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Rom Valley Way, Raphael Park, Bampton Road, South Weald Parish Hall. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Rom Valley Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mercury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Romford Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Pettits Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Raphael Park | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Repton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Links Avenue (RM2) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Castellan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Upper Brentwood Rd/Gallows Cnr | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Gallows Corner Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bampton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gubbins Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Court Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Petersfield Ave /Colchester Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Holiday Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Bull | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | South Weald Parish Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Kavanaghs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | London Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Crown Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Sainsburys | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Sainsburys → Queens Hospital
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes High Street, The Bull, Bampton Road, Raphael Park. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsburys | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Crown Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | London Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Kavanaghs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | South Weald Parish Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | The Bull | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Holiday Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Maylands Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Petersfield Ave /Colchester Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Court Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Gubbins Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bampton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gallows Corner Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Upper Brentwood Rd/Gallows Cnr | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Castellan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Balgores Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Repton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Raphael Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Pettits Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Mercury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Rom Valley Way | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Queens Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 51 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 35 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Queens Hospital» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
| From «Sainsburys» | 05:35 — 23:30 | 07:30 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 19–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–22; on weekends every 29–32 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 498 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 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Sainsburys they are 05:35 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from Queens Hospital to Sainsburys take?
About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 498 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 35 trips in one direction, running from Queens Hospital between 00:00 and 23:30.
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).