Bus 252 in London links Collier Row Library and Hornchurch Town Centre. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 104 trips in one direction, and 68 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 252 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Collier Row Library → Hornchurch Town Centre |
| End → start | Hornchurch Town Centre → Collier Row Library |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 43 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 48 minutes |
| Trips per day | 104 on weekdays, 68 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 14–30 |
| First / last trip from «Collier Row Library» | 00:04 / 23:43 |
| First / last trip from «Hornchurch Town Centre» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 252
Outbound: Collier Row Library → Hornchurch Town Centre
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Melville Road (RM5), Como Street, Hayburn Way, Wood Lane Hornchurch. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collier Row Library | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Melville Road (RM5) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Collier Row Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Howe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Valiant Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cross Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Percy Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Birch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Susan Close | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Eastern Avenue (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Oak Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Como Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Mercury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Thurloe Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Clydesdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Roneo Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hayburn Way | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Gordon Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Chestnut Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Laburnum Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Harrow Lodge Park (RM11) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Carfax Road Elm Park | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Woburn Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Elm Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Arbour Way | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Calbourne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Wood Lane Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Heron Flight Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Dowding Way | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Gosport Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Sarre Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Hornchurch Country Park | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Miramar Way | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | St George’s Park | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Vaughan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Devonshire Road (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Hornchurch Town Centre → Collier Row Library
This direction has 41 stops. The route passes The Avenue (RM12), Heron Flight Avenue, Chestnut Avenue (RM12), Mawney Road (RM1). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hornchurch Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Devonshire Road (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Vaughan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St George’s Park | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hornchurch Country Park | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Sarre Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gosport Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Dowding Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Heron Flight Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wood Lane Hornchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Calbourne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Arbour Way | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Elm Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Woburn Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Carfax Road Elm Park | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Harrow Lodge Park (RM11) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Laburnum Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Chestnut Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Gordon Avenue (RM12) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Roneo Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Clydesdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Brentwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | North Street Romford | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Mawney Road (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Olive Street | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Como Street | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Oak Street | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Eastern Avenue (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Susan Close | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Birch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Percy Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Cross Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Valiant Close | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Howe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Collier Row Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | White Hart Lane (RM7) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 104 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 68 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Collier Row Library» | 00:04 — 23:43 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
| From «Hornchurch Town Centre» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 14–30 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 252 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Collier Row Library the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:43. From Hornchurch Town Centre they are 00:05 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Collier Row Library to Hornchurch Town Centre take?
About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
43 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 252 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 68 trips in one direction, running from Collier Row Library between 00:05 and 23:45.
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).