Bus 296 in London links Romford Station and Roden Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 46 minutes. On a weekday it runs 68 trips in one direction, and 37 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 296 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Romford Station → Roden Street |
| End → start | Roden Street → Romford Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 46 minutes |
| Trips per day | 68 on weekdays, 37 on weekends one way (65 on weekdays → Romford Station) |
| Frequency | peak 15–17 · midday 15–17 · weekend 29–31 |
| First / last trip from «Romford Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Roden Street» | 00:15 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 296
Outbound: Romford Station → Roden Street
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Western Road, Marks Gate Community Centre, Grenfell Gardens, Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook 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 | 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 | Padnall Road Chadwell Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Marks Gate Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Rose Lane / Billet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Padnall Road Little Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Red House Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hainault Road Little Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Barley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Grenfell Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Aldborough Road South | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Ley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Milton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | South View Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Coventry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Roden Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Roden Street → Romford Station
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Ilford Station, Parham Drive, Aldborough Road North, Rose Lane / Billet Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roden Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Beal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Parham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Ashurst Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Denham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Horns Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | King George Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Oaks Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Aldborough Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Ramsgill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Barley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hainault Road Little Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Red House Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Padnall Road Little Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Rose Lane / Billet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Marks Gate Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Whalebone Lane North/Rose Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Mawney Road (RM7) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | King George Close | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Romford Bus Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | The Avenue (RM1) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Romford Market | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Romford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 68 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 37 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Romford Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:29 |
| From «Roden Street» | 00:15 — 23:55 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–17 minutes, most often every 17; midday every 15–17 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–17; on weekends every 29–31 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 296 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 Roden Street they are 00:15 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from Romford Station to Roden Street take?
About 46 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 296 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 37 trips in one direction, running from Romford Station between 00:00 and 23:29.
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).