Bus 86 in London links Stratford Bus Station and Romford Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 47 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 64 minutes. On a weekday it runs 171 trips in one direction, and 120 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 86 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Stratford Bus Station → Romford Station |
| End → start | Romford Station → Stratford Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 47 / 48 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 64 minutes |
| Trips per day | 171 on weekdays, 120 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–7 · midday 5–6 · weekend 8–12 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Station» | 00:05 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 86
Outbound: Stratford Bus Station → Romford Station
This direction has 47 stops. The route passes Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hospital, First Avenue (E12), Aldborough Road South Seven Kings, Whalebone Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Litchfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Water Lane / University Of East London | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Atherton Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Margery Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Woodgrange Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Green Street (E7) | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Katherine Road Forest Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Shrewsbury Road Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Woodgrange Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | High Street North Manor Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | First Avenue (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Rabbits Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Seventh Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Little Ilford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | North Circular Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Pioneer Point | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | St Peter & St Paul Church | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Ilford County Court | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Aldborough Road South Seven Kings | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | New Road Seven Kings | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Seven Kings Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Chester Road (IG3) | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Kingswood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Barley Lane / Goodmayes Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Goodmayes Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Grove Road Goodmayes | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Belfairs Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Chadwell Heath Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | St Chad’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Whalebone Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Hainault Road Chadwell Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | St Edward’s Academy / The Compass School | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Jutsums Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Romford Stadium | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Richards Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Cotleigh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Knightsbridge Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Romford Station → Stratford Bus Station
This direction has 48 stops. The route passes Western Road, Farrance Road, New Road Seven Kings, Rabbits Road. 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 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cotleigh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Richards Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Romford Stadium | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Jutsums Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | St Edward’s Academy / The Compass School | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Albany Road Chadwell Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Whalebone Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Farrance Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | St Chad’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Japan Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Wangey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Montpelier Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Goodmayes Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Goodmayes Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Goodmayes Road / Goodmayes Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Blythswood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Chester Road (IG3) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Seven Kings Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | New Road Seven Kings | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ilford Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Connaught Road Seven Kings | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St Peter & St Paul Church | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Winston Way Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Ilford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Chapel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Dersingham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Little Ilford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Rabbits Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | First Avenue (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | High Street North Manor Park | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Woodgrange Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Shrewsbury Road Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Katherine Road Forest Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Green Street (E7) | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Woodgrange Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Sprowston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Margery Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Atherton Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Water Lane / University Of East London | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 171 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 120 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
| From «Romford Station» | 00:05 — 23:55 | 00:05 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–7 minutes, most often every 6; midday every 5–6 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–7; on weekends every 8–12 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 86 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Stratford Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:50. From Romford Station they are 00:05 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from Stratford Bus Station to Romford Station take?
About 64 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
47 outbound and 48 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 86 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 120 trips in one direction, running from Stratford Bus Station 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).