Bus from Epping to Debden (Essex)

2 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 22:16 (weekdays).

Next buses to Debden (Essex) as of 03:21

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Epping, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
18 Central Connect ~21 min 10 Sat 9 · Sun 6 08:36 22:16 Woodlands (opp) Debden Station (opp) Theydon Bois, Abridge & Chigwell
18C Central Connect ~26 min 4 Sat 2 · no Sunday buses 06:36 18:36 Church (opp) Debden Station (opp) Theydon Bois, Abridge & Chigwell

Times are for the first boarding point in Epping on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 18 bus timetable.

Fares from Epping to Debden

  • £3.00 adult single on the 18 and 18C (Central Connect)

Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Epping to Debden?

2 routes run directly from Epping to Debden: the 18 (Central Connect), the 18C (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 18, 10 times each weekday — board at Woodlands (opp) and get off at Debden Station (opp), about 21 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Epping to Debden?

Around 21 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Theydon Bois, Abridge, Chigwell on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Epping to Debden?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 22:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Epping to Debden?

Adult singles from Epping to Debden: £3.00 on the 18 and 18C (Central Connect). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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