Bus 66 in London links Romford Station and Leytonstone Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 172 trips in one direction, and 130 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 66 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Romford Station → Leytonstone Station |
| End → start | Leytonstone Station → Romford Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 34 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 52 minutes |
| Trips per day | 172 on weekdays, 130 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–14 · midday 12–13 · weekend 14–21 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Leytonstone Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 66
Outbound: Romford Station → Leytonstone Station
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Western Road, East Road (RM6), Ley Street, Redbridge Station. 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 | The Avenue (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Romford Bus Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cedar Road (RM5) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Mawney Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Whalebone Ln Nth/The Moby Dick | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | East Road (RM6) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Somerville Road / Eastern Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Barley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Grenfell Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Aldborough Road South | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Milton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | South View Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Clarence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Beehive Lane Gants Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | The Drive (IG1) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Redbridge Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Redbridge Lane West | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Wigram Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Wanstead Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Wanstead Place | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Homesdale Close | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Chestnut Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Green Man Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Leytonstone Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Leytonstone Station → Romford Station
This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Kirkdale Road, Redbridge Station, King George Avenue, Padnall Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leytonstone Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Kirkdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Green Man Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Gordon Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Homesdale Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | High Street / Hermon Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Wanstead Place | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Nutter Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Redbridge Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | The Drive (IG1) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Beehive Lane Gants Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Parham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ashurst Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Denham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Horns Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | King George Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Oaks Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Aldborough Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Ramsgill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Barley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Somerville Road / Eastern Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Padnall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Whalebone Ln Nth/The Moby Dick | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Mawney Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | King George Close | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Romford Bus Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | The Avenue (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 172 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 130 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Romford Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
| From «Leytonstone Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–14 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; on weekends every 14–21 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 66 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 23:40. From Leytonstone Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Romford Station to Leytonstone Station take?
About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 66 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 130 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).