Bus from Loughton (Essex) to Ongar (Essex)
2 direct routes · 34–71 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ongar (Essex) as of 09:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18C | Central Connect | ~71 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 16:20 | 18:25 | Loughton Station (Stop B) | Ongar Station (opp) | Debden, Chigwell, Abridge, Theydon Bois, Epping, North Weald & 1 more |
| 620 | First Essex | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Wake Arms (NE-bound) | Ongar Station (opp) | Waltham Abbey, Epping, North Weald & Bobbingworth |
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 620 bus timetable.
Fares from Loughton to Ongar
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 Ongar?
2 routes run directly from Loughton to Ongar: the 18C (Central Connect), the 620 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 18C, twice each weekday — board at Loughton Station (Stop B) and get off at Ongar Station (opp), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughton to Ongar?
Between 34 minutes on the 620 and 71 on the 18C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Debden, Chigwell, Abridge, Theydon Bois and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughton to Ongar?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughton to Ongar?
Adult singles from Loughton to Ongar: £3.00 on the 18C (Central Connect); £4.00 on the 620 (First Essex). 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.