Bus from Ongar (Essex) to Loughton (Essex)
2 direct routes · 35–62 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 18:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughton (Essex) as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ongar, 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 | ~62 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:12 | 18:09 | Ongar Station (o/s) | The Crown (near) | Bobbingworth, North Weald, Epping, Theydon Bois, Abridge, Chigwell & 1 more |
| 620 | First Essex | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:12 | 16:12 | Ongar Station (o/s) | Wake Arms (SW-bound) | Bobbingworth, North Weald, Epping & Waltham Abbey |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 620 bus timetable.
Fares from Ongar to Loughton
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 Ongar to Loughton?
2 routes run directly from Ongar to Loughton: the 18C (Central Connect), the 620 (First Essex). The most frequent is the 18C, 4 times each weekday — board at Ongar Station (o/s) and get off at The Crown (near), about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ongar to Loughton?
Between 35 minutes on the 620 and 62 on the 18C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bobbingworth, North Weald, Epping, Theydon Bois and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ongar to Loughton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:12 and the last around 18:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ongar to Loughton?
Adult singles from Ongar to Loughton: £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.