🚌 Bus from Ongar to Harlow
2 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Central Connect | ~49 min | 41 | 05:20 | 21:45 | Two Brewers (o/s) |
| 19A | First Essex | ~17 min | 1 | 08:27 | 08:27 | Aukingford Gardens (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ongar on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ongar to Harlow?
2 routes run directly from Ongar to Harlow: the 20 (Central Connect), the 19A (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Ongar to Harlow?
Around 49 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ongar to Harlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 20) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ongar to Harlow?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.