Bus from Loughton (Essex) to Chingford
2 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 20:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chingford as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Loughton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 25 | 06:18 | 19:27 | The Crown (near) | Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G) | Buckhurst Hill & Woodford |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 20:22 | 20:22 | The Crown (near) | Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G) | Buckhurst Hill & Woodford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Loughton 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 397 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Loughton to Chingford?
2 routes run directly from Loughton to Chingford: the 397 (Stagecoach London), the 397A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 397, 27 times each weekday — board at The Crown (near) and get off at Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughton to Chingford?
Around 17 minutes on the 397, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Buckhurst Hill, Woodford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughton to Chingford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 20:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughton to Chingford?
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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.