Bus from Loughton (Essex) to London
7 direct routes · 16–52 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 14:58
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 | ~35 min | 65 | Sat 63 · Sun 36 | 05:34 | 23:41 | The Crown (near) | Hoe Street / Bakers Arms (Stop NE) | Buckhurst Hill |
| 167 | Stagecoach London | ~46 min | 52 | Sat 51 · Sun 34 | 06:10 | 00:10 | Loughton Station (Stop A) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell & Grange Hill |
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 25 | 06:18 | 19:27 | The Crown (near) | Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~46 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:15 | 00:15 | Sainsburys Store (o/s) | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~46 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:15 | 00:15 | Sainsburys Store (o/s) | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | 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 | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:57 | 15:57 | Loughton Station (Stop A) | Redbridge Central Library (Stop R) | Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell & Grange Hill |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 20:22 | 20:22 | The Crown (near) | Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G) | Buckhurst Hill |
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, 167 bus, 397 bus, W14 bus, 677 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Loughton to London?
7 routes run directly from Loughton to London: 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 The Crown (near) and get off at Hoe Street / Bakers Arms (Stop NE), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughton to London?
Between 16 minutes on the 397A and 52 on the 677, 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 Loughton to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:34 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughton to London?
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.