Bus from Epping to Harlow
5 direct routes · 17–38 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Harlow as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Epping, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Central Connect | ~22 min | 33 | Sat 19 · Sun 12 | 05:42 | 23:17 | Church (o/s) | Leisure Centre (opp) | Thornwood |
| 21 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:23 | 20:03 | Carpenters Arms (adj) | Leisure Centre (opp) | Thornwood |
| 31 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:07 | 20:02 | Church (o/s) | Bus Garage (o/s) | Epping Green, Broadley Common, Tylers Cross, Halls Green & Roydon |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 22, HTD1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Central Connect | ~38 min | 2 | Sun 2 · no Saturday buses | 19:12 | 19:47 | Church (o/s) | Leisure Centre (opp) | North Weald & Hastingwood |
| HTD1 | Hedge The Distance | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Church (o/s) | Oxleys (adj) | — |
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 20 bus, 21 bus, 31 bus or 22 bus timetable.
Fares from Epping to Harlow
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Epping to Harlow?
5 routes run directly from Epping to Harlow: the 20 (Central Connect), the 21 (Central Connect), the 31 (Central Connect), the 22 (Central Connect), the HTD1 (Hedge The Distance). The most frequent is the 20, 33 times each weekday — board at Church (o/s) and get off at Leisure Centre (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Epping to Harlow?
Between 17 minutes on the 21 and 38 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Thornwood on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Epping to Harlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Epping to Harlow?
Adult singles from Epping to Harlow: £3.00 on the 20, 21, 31 and 22 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.