21 Harlow, Temp Bus Station, A ↔ Epping Station

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 06:23, last bus 19:55. 52 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 21 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. Details →

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 Epping Station · Monday to Friday towards Epping Station · Saturday towards Harlow, Temp Bus Station, A · Monday to Friday towards Harlow, Temp Bus Station, A · Saturday
21 towards Epping Station — Monday to Friday (25 journeys)
Temp Bus Station (Stand A) 06:2507:0007:4508:1508:4509:1509:4510:1510:4511:1511:4512:1512:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:1515:4716:1716:4717:1717:5018:3519:10
Nicholls Field (adj) 06:3007:0507:5008:2008:5009:2009:5010:2010:5011:2011:5012:2012:5013:2013:5014:2014:5015:2015:5316:2316:5317:2317:5618:4119:16
The Red Lion (adj) 06:3707:1207:5808:2808:5809:2809:5810:2810:5811:2811:5812:2812:5813:2813:5814:2814:5815:2816:0216:3217:0217:3218:0418:4919:22
Carpenters Arms (opp) 06:4407:1908:0608:3609:0609:3610:0610:3611:0611:3612:0612:3613:0613:3614:0614:3615:0615:3616:1216:4217:1217:4218:1318:5819:30
Church (opp) 06:5007:2508:1308:4309:1309:4310:1310:4311:1311:4312:1312:4313:1313:4314:1314:4315:1315:4316:2116:5117:2117:5118:2119:0619:36
Railway Station (o/s) 06:5207:2708:1608:4609:1509:4510:1510:4511:1511:4512:1512:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:1515:4516:2416:5417:2417:5418:2419:0819:38

Route map

All stops on route 21

21 towards Epping Station

  1. Temp Bus Station (Stand A) Harlow Town Centre
  2. Leisure Centre (o/s) Harlow
  3. The Phoenix (opp) Brays Grove
  4. North Grove (adj) Brays Grove
  5. Nicholls Field (adj) Brays Grove
  6. Manor Hatch Shops (opp) Brays Grove
  7. Tilbury Mead (adj) Brays Grove
  8. Baileys (opp) Brays Grove
  9. School (o/s) Brays Grove
  10. Larkswood (opp) Potter Street
  11. The Red Lion (adj) Potter Street
  12. Park Avenue (adj) Potter Street
  13. McDonalds (o/s) Thornwood
  14. Horseshoes Farm (opp) Thornwood
  15. Rye Hill Road (opp) Thornwood
  16. Upland Road (opp) Thornwood
  17. Carpenters Arms (opp) Thornwood Common
  18. Brickfield Business Centre (o/s) Epping
  19. Maltings Lane (opp) Epping
  20. Council Offices (opp) Epping
  21. Church (opp) Epping
  22. Woodlands (o/s) Epping
  23. Nicholl Road (opp) Epping
  24. Railway Station (o/s) Epping

21 towards Harlow, Temp Bus Station, A

  1. Railway Station (o/s) Epping
  2. Woodlands (opp) Epping
  3. Nicholl Road (adj) Epping
  4. Church (o/s) Epping
  5. Council Offices (o/s) Epping
  6. Maltings Lane (adj) Epping
  7. Brickfield Business Centre (opp) Epping
  8. Carpenters Arms (adj) Thornwood Common
  9. Upland Road (adj) Thornwood
  10. Cross Keys (opp) Thornwood
  11. Horseshoes Farm (o/s) Thornwood
  12. McDonalds (opp) Thornwood
  13. Park Avenue (opp) Potter Street
  14. The Red Lion (near) Potter Street
  15. Larkswood (adj) Potter Street
  16. School (opp) Brays Grove
  17. Baileys (o/s) Brays Grove
  18. Tilbury Mead (opp) Brays Grove
  19. Manor Hatch Shops (o/s) Brays Grove
  20. Nicholls Field (opp) Brays Grove
  21. North Grove (opp) Brays Grove
  22. The Phoenix (o/s) Brays Grove
  23. Tumbler Road (opp) Brays Grove
  24. Leisure Centre (opp) Harlow
  25. Temp Bus Station (Stand A) Harlow Town Centre

Towns & areas on this route

HarlowEppingHarlow Town CentreBrays GrovePotter StreetThornwoodThornwood Common

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 21 bus?

The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:23 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 21 bus?

The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 21 bus cost?

The 21 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 21 bus?

The 21 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.