Bus from Loughton (Essex) to Epping
3 direct routes · 12–45 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Epping as of 11:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Central Connect | ~39 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 07:12 | 22:45 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Church (o/s) | Debden, Chigwell, Abridge & Theydon Bois |
| 18C | Central Connect | ~45 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 16:20 | 18:25 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Church (o/s) | Debden, Chigwell, Abridge & Theydon Bois |
| 620 | First Essex | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Wake Arms (NE-bound) | Church (o/s) | Waltham Abbey |
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 18 bus or 620 bus timetable.
Fares from Loughton to Epping
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 Epping?
3 routes run directly from Loughton to Epping: the 18 (Central Connect), the 18C (Central Connect), the 620 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 18, 11 times each weekday — board at Loughton Station (Stop B) and get off at Church (o/s), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughton to Epping?
Between 12 minutes on the 620 and 45 on the 18C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Debden, Chigwell, Abridge, Theydon Bois on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughton to Epping?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughton to Epping?
Adult singles from Loughton to Epping: £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.