Bus from Loughton (Essex) to Debden (Essex)
8 direct routes · 9–18 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 00:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Debden (Essex) as of 09:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Stagecoach London | ~16 min | 65 | Sat 63 · Sun 36 | 06:39 | 00:39 | The Crown (near) | Goldingham Avenue (adj) | — |
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:36 | 19:54 | The Crown (near) | The Broadway (adj) | — |
| 66 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~9 min | 26 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:04 | 19:46 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Ibbetson Path (opp) | — |
| 18 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 07:12 | 22:45 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Debden Station (o/s) | — |
| 17A | Stephensons of Essex | ~14 min | 9 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 16:46 | The Crown (near) | Burton Road (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 18C, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18C | Central Connect | ~11 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 16:20 | 18:25 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Debden Station (o/s) | — |
| 677 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Loughton Station (Stop A) | The Broadway (adj) | — |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 21:45 | 21:45 | The Crown (near) | The Broadway (adj) | — |
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 20 bus, 397 bus, 66 bus, 18 bus, 17A bus, 677 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Fares from Loughton to Debden
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 Loughton to Debden?
8 routes run directly from Loughton to Debden: the 20 (Stagecoach London), the 397 (Stagecoach London), the 66 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 18 (Central Connect), the 17A (Stephensons of Essex), the 18C (Central Connect), the 677 (Go Ahead London), the 397A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 20, 65 times each weekday — board at The Crown (near) and get off at Goldingham Avenue (adj), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughton to Debden?
Between 9 minutes on the 66 and 18 on the 677, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughton to Debden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughton to Debden?
Adult singles from Loughton to Debden: £2.50 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.