Bus from Writtle to Ongar (Essex)

3 direct routes · 26–34 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).

Next buses to Ongar (Essex) as of 07:16

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Writtle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
32 Stephensons of Essex ~26 min 6 Sat 6 · no Sunday buses 06:47 18:13 Writtle Green (adj) Ongar Station (opp) Highwood, Brentwood & High Ongar
46 First Essex ~34 min 6 Sat 6 · no Sunday buses 08:39 18:22 Writtle Green (adj) Ongar Station (opp) Roxwell, Willingale & Fyfield
46 Central Connect ~29 min 2 weekdays only 19:27 21:27 Writtle Green (adj) Ongar Station (opp) Roxwell, Willingale & Fyfield

Times are for the first boarding point in Writtle 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 32 bus or 46 bus timetable.

Fares from Writtle to Ongar

  • £3.00 adult single on the 32 (Stephensons of Essex) and the 46 (First Essex)

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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Writtle to Ongar?

3 routes run directly from Writtle to Ongar: the 32 (Stephensons of Essex), the 46 (First Essex), the 46 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 32, 6 times each weekday — board at Writtle Green (adj) and get off at Ongar Station (opp), about 26 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Writtle to Ongar?

Between 26 minutes on the 32 and 34 on the 46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Highwood, Brentwood, High Ongar on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Writtle to Ongar?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:47 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Writtle to Ongar?

Adult singles from Writtle to Ongar: £3.00 on the 32 (Stephensons of Essex) and the 46 (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.

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