Bus from Woodford (London) to Loughton (Essex)
5 direct routes · 6–17 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 00:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughton (Essex) as of 10:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Woodford, 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 | ~13 min | 65 | Sat 63 · Sun 36 | 06:27 | 00:31 | Chingford Lane (IG8) (Stop S) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| 397 | Stagecoach London | ~9 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:27 | 19:46 | Bancroft's School (Stop FC) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:35 | 00:32 | Orchard Estate (Stop V) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:33 | 00:31 | Orchard Estate (Stop V) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
| 397A | Central Connect | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 21:39 | 21:39 | Bancroft's School (Stop FC) | The Crown (near) | Buckhurst Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Woodford 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, 397 bus, W14 bus or 397A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Woodford to Loughton?
5 routes run directly from Woodford to Loughton: the 20 (Stagecoach London), the 397 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (Stagecoach London), the 397A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 20, 65 times each weekday — board at Chingford Lane (IG8) (Stop S) and get off at The Crown (near), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Woodford to Loughton?
Between 6 minutes on the 397A and 17 on the W14, 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 Woodford to Loughton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 00:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Woodford to Loughton?
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.