Bus from London to Debden (Essex)
4 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 00:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Debden (Essex) as of 07:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | Stagecoach London | ~49 min | 65 | Sat 63 · Sun 36 | 06:14 | 00:19 | Bakers Avenue (Stop SK) | Goldingham Avenue (adj) | Buckhurst Hill & Loughton |
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~32 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:19 | 19:39 | Station Road / The Green (Stop L) | The Broadway (adj) | Buckhurst Hill & Loughton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 677, 397A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 677 | Go Ahead London | ~62 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 07:16 | Redbridge Central Library (Stop Q) | The Broadway (adj) | Grange Hill, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill & Loughton |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 21:32 | 21:32 | Station Road / The Green (Stop L) | The Broadway (adj) | Buckhurst Hill & Loughton |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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, 397 bus, 677 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Debden?
4 routes run directly from London to Debden: the 20 (Stagecoach London), the 397 (Stagecoach London), the 677 (Go Ahead London), the 397A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 20, 65 times each weekday — board at Bakers Avenue (Stop SK) and get off at Goldingham Avenue (adj), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Debden?
Around 49 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Buckhurst Hill, Loughton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Debden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 00:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Debden?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.