Bus from Epping to Loughton (Essex)
3 direct routes · 11–35 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 22:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughton (Essex) as of 06:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Central Connect | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 08:36 | 22:16 | Woodlands (opp) | The Crown (near) | Theydon Bois, Abridge, Chigwell & Debden |
| 18C | Central Connect | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 18:36 | Church (opp) | The Crown (near) | Theydon Bois, Abridge, Chigwell & Debden |
| 620 | First Essex | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:36 | 16:36 | Church (opp) | Wake Arms (SW-bound) | Waltham Abbey |
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 or 620 bus timetable.
Fares from Epping to Loughton
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 Loughton?
3 routes run directly from Epping to Loughton: the 18 (Central Connect), the 18C (Central Connect), the 620 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 18, 10 times each weekday — board at Woodlands (opp) and get off at The Crown (near), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Epping to Loughton?
Between 11 minutes on the 620 and 35 on the 18C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Theydon Bois, Abridge, Chigwell, Debden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Epping to Loughton?
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 Loughton?
Adult singles from Epping to Loughton: £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.