Bus 248 in London links Romford Market and Moor Lane Cranham. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 41 minutes. On a weekday it runs 121 trips in one direction, and 70 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 248 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Romford Market → Moor Lane Cranham |
| End → start | Moor Lane Cranham → Romford Market |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 33 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 41 minutes |
| Trips per day | 121 on weekdays, 70 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 7–10 · midday 8 · weekend 14–20 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Market» | 00:12 / 23:57 |
| First / last trip from «Moor Lane Cranham» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 248
Outbound: Romford Market → Moor Lane Cranham
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Mercury Gardens, Park Lane Heath Park, Upminster Bridge, Upminster Tithe Barn Museum. 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 | Thurloe Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Clydesdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Roneo Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Roneo Corner Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Park Lane Heath Park | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hyland Way | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Harrow Lodge Park (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Abbs Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Billet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Andrew’s Church (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Hacton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Upminster Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Upminster Windmill | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | St Laurence Church (RM14) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Gaynes Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Upminster Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Deyncourt Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Ingrebourne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | The Fairway Upminster | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Upminster Tithe Barn Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | River Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Severn Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Mersey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Crouch Valley | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Front Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Upminster Park Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Lexington Way | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Brunswick Avenue (RM14) | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Briarleas Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Kings Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Moor Lane Cranham | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Moor Lane Cranham → Romford Market
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Kings Gardens, Mersey Avenue, Upminster Stn/St Lawrence Road, Billet Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moor Lane Cranham | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Kings Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Briarleas Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Upminster Park Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lexington Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Brunswick Avenue (RM14) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Front Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Crouch Valley | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Mersey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Severn Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | River Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Upminster Tithe Barn Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | The Fairway Upminster | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Ingrebourne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Upminster Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Upminster Stn/St Lawrence Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | St Laurence Church (RM14) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Upminster Windmill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Upminster Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hacton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | St Andrew’s Church (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Billet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Abbs Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Harrow Lodge Park (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hyland Way | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Park Lane Heath Park | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Roneo Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Clydesdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 121 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 70 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Romford Market» | 00:12 — 23:57 | 00:12 — 23:57 |
| From «Moor Lane Cranham» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–10 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9; on weekends every 14–20 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 248 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 00:12 and the last at 23:57. From Moor Lane Cranham they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Romford Market to Moor Lane Cranham take?
About 41 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 248 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 70 trips in one direction, running from Romford Market between 00:12 and 23:57.
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).