18 North Weald, The Talbot ↔ Loughton Station
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:12, last bus 22:45. 33 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 18 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Loughton Station · Monday to Friday towards Loughton Station · Saturday towards Loughton Station · Sunday towards North Weald, The Talbot · Monday to Friday towards North Weald, The Talbot · Saturday towards North Weald, The Talbot · Sunday
| The Talbot (S-bound) | 08:12 | 09:10 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | · | 12:15 | 13:15 | · | 14:15 | 15:15 | · | · | 19:12 | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head (o/s) | 08:15 | 09:13 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | · | 12:18 | 13:18 | · | 14:18 | 15:18 | · | · | 19:15 | · | · |
| St Margaret's Hospital (inside) | 08:21 | 09:16 | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:23 | · | 12:23 | 13:23 | · | 14:23 | 15:23 | · | · | 19:20 | · | · |
| Church (opp) | 08:29 | 09:23 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | · | 12:30 | 13:30 | · | 14:30 | 15:30 | · | · | 19:28 | · | · |
| Railway Station (o/s) | 08:35 | 09:25 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 11:25 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 13:25 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 15:25 | 17:25 | 19:35 | 19:25 | 22:15 |
| Fishers Lane (opp) | 08:39 | 09:29 | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 11:29 | 12:39 | 13:39 | 13:29 | 14:39 | 15:39 | 15:29 | 17:29 | 19:39 | 19:29 | 22:19 |
| Theydon Bois Green (opp) | 08:44 | 09:33 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 11:33 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 13:33 | 14:44 | 15:44 | 15:33 | 17:33 | 19:44 | 19:33 | 22:24 |
| Log Cabin Cafe (adj) | 08:50 | 09:39 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 11:39 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 13:39 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 15:39 | 17:39 | 19:50 | 19:39 | 22:30 |
| Debden Station (opp) | 08:57 | 09:45 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 11:45 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 13:45 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 15:45 | 17:45 | 19:56 | 19:45 | 22:36 |
| Loughton Station (Stop B) | 09:10 | 09:55 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 11:55 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 13:55 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 15:55 | 17:55 | 20:04 | 19:55 | 22:44 |
Route map
All stops on route 18
18 towards Loughton Station
- The Talbot (S-bound) North Weald
- Blackhorse Lane (opp) North Weald
- Skips Corner (SW-bound) North Weald
- Elm Gardens (adj) North Weald
- Emberson Way (adj) North Weald
- Park Close (adj) North Weald
- The Kings Head (o/s) North Weald
- Hurricane Way (opp) North Weald
- Woodside (opp) Epping
- Coopersale Turning (SW-bound) Coopersale
- St Margaret's Hospital (inside) Epping
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd (o/s) Epping
- Maltings Lane (opp) Epping
- Council Offices (opp) Epping
- Church (opp) Epping
- Woodlands (o/s) Epping
- Nicholl Road (opp) Epping
- Railway Station (o/s) Epping
- Woodlands (opp) Epping
- Woodland Grove (adj) Epping
- Sunnyside Road (adj) Epping
- Western Avenue (opp) Epping
- Meadow View (opp) Ivy Chimneys
- Fishers Lane (opp) Ivy Chimneys
- Golf Club (o/s) Theydon Bois
- Morgan Crescent (adj) Theydon Bois
- Little Gregories (opp) Theydon Bois
- Village Hall (o/s) Theydon Bois
- Theydon Bois Green (opp) Theydon Bois
- Coopersale Lane (opp) Theydon Bois
- Piggotts Farm (opp) Abridge
- The Blue Boar (opp) Abridge
- Log Cabin Cafe (adj) Abridge
- Caravan Park (o/s) Abridge
- Rolls Park Corner (NW-bound) Chigwell
- Debden Station (opp) Debden
- Borders Lane (adj) Debden
- Ibbetson Path (opp) Debden
- Hatfields (adj) Loughton
- Newmans Close (opp) Loughton
- Durnell Way (opp) Loughton
- Oak View School (o/s) Loughton
- Church Lane (opp) Loughton
- Loughton Library (o/s) Loughton
- Traps Hill (adj) Loughton
- Forest Road (opp) Loughton
- The Crown (near) Loughton
- Loughton Station (Stop B) Loughton
18 towards North Weald, The Talbot
- Loughton Station (Stop B) Loughton
- Sainsburys Store (o/s) Loughton
- The Crown (opp) Loughton
- Forest Road (adj) Loughton
- Traps Hill (opp) Loughton
- Loughton Library (opp) Loughton
- Church Lane (adj) Loughton
- Oak View School (opp) Loughton
- Newmans Close (adj) Loughton
- Durnell Way (adj) Loughton
- Hatfields (opp) Loughton
- Newmans Lane (opp) Debden
- Ibbetson Path (adj) Debden
- Debden Station (o/s) Debden
- Rolls Park Corner (NE-bound) Chigwell
- Caravan Park (opp) Abridge
- Log Cabin Cafe (opp) Abridge
- The Blue Boar (o/s) Abridge
- Piggotts Farm (o/s) Abridge
- Coopersale Lane (adj) Theydon Bois
- Village Hall (opp) Theydon Bois
- Theydon Bois Green (adj) Theydon Bois
- Morgan Crescent (opp) Theydon Bois
- Little Gregories (o/s) Theydon Bois
- Golf Club (opp) Theydon Bois
- Fishers Lane (adj) Ivy Chimneys
- Western Avenue (adj) Epping
- Meadow View (adj) Ivy Chimneys
- Sunnyside Road (opp) Epping
- Woodland Grove (opp) Epping
- Woodlands (o/s) Epping
- Railway Station (o/s) Epping
- Woodlands (opp) Epping
- Nicholl Road (adj) Epping
- Church (o/s) Epping
- Council Offices (o/s) Epping
- Maltings Lane (adj) Epping
- St Margaret's Hospital (inside) Epping
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd (opp) Epping
- Coopersale Turning (NE-bound) Coopersale
- Woodside (adj) Epping
- Hurricane Way (adj) North Weald
- Park Close (opp) North Weald
- The Kings Head (opp) North Weald
- Elm Gardens (opp) North Weald
- Emberson Way (opp) North Weald
- Blackhorse Lane (adj) North Weald
- Skips Corner (E-bound) North Weald
- The Talbot (N-bound) North Weald
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Jul 2026 Operating between Loughton Station and North Weald The Talbot / Ongar Two Brewers PH given service number 18 / 18C effective from 26 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 18 bus?
The first 18 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:12 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 18 bus?
The last 18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 18 bus cost?
The 18 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 18 bus?
The 18 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.