26 Harlow circular via Little Parndon
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:30, last bus 19:55. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 19:55 to The Hornbeams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp Bus Station (Stand E) | 07:30 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 19:55 |
| Princess Alexandra Hospital (entrance) | 07:35 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 20:00 |
| Foldcroft (adj) | 07:37 | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 14:32 | 16:32 | 20:02 |
| The Hornbeams (adj) | 07:40 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 20:05 |
| Temp Bus Station (Stand E) | 07:48 | 09:43 | 10:43 | 11:43 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 14:43 | 16:45 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Harlow, Temporary Bus Station, E
All 13 stops
- Temp Bus Station (Stand E) Harlow Town Centre
- Bus Garage (opp) Harlow Town Centre
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (entrance) Harlow
- Foldcroft (adj) Little Parndon
- Kerril Croft (opp) Little Parndon
- Canons Gate (adj) Little Parndon
- Hobtoe Road (SE-bound) Little Parndon
- Ram Gorse (adj) Little Parndon
- Rivermill (adj) Little Parndon
- The Hornbeams (adj) Little Parndon
- Park (adj) Harlow
- Netteswell Orchard (adj) Harlow
- Temp Bus Station (Stand E) Harlow Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 July 2026 Harlow Bus Station → Harlow Bus Station
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 December 2024 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- New service effective 28 July 2024 New service. Sundays every 2 hours.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Essex County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/46 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 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 26 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/46. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.