Bus from London to Loughton (Essex)
7 direct routes · 13–44 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 00:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughton (Essex) as of 15:50
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 | ~30 min | 65 | Sat 63 · Sun 36 | 06:14 | 00:19 | Bakers Avenue (Stop SK) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| 167 | Stagecoach London | ~44 min | 50 | Sat 49 · Sun 34 | 06:26 | 23:57 | Redbridge Central Library (Stop Q) | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Grange Hill, Chigwell & Buckhurst Hill |
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:19 | 19:39 | Station Road / The Green (Stop L) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~39 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:15 | 00:15 | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~39 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:15 | 00:15 | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
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 | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 07:16 | Redbridge Central Library (Stop Q) | Loughton Station (Stop A) | Grange Hill, Chigwell & Buckhurst Hill |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 21:32 | 21:32 | Station Road / The Green (Stop L) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
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, 167 bus, 397 bus, W14 bus, 677 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Loughton?
7 routes run directly from London to Loughton: the 20 (Stagecoach London), the 167 (Stagecoach London), the 397 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (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 The Crown (near), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Loughton?
Between 13 minutes on the 397A and 44 on the 167, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Buckhurst Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Loughton?
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 Loughton?
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.