397A Debden to Highams Park via Loughton, Chingford
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 20:15, last bus 21:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 397A? 1 other bus route is numbered 397A elsewhere in the UK — see every 397A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 20:15 |
|---|---|
| The Broadway (adj) | 20:15 |
| Loughton Library (o/s) | 20:20 |
| Loughton Station (Stop C) | 20:23 |
| Stag Lane (opp) | 20:29 |
| Station Road / Chingford Station (Stop E) | 20:37 |
| Hall Lane Chingford Mount (Stop J) | 20:50 |
| Salisbury Hall Sainsbury's (Stop CB) | 20:56 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 397A
397A towards Highams Park
All 38 stops
- The Broadway (adj) Debden
- Epping Forest College (opp) Loughton
- The Murray Hall (o/s) Loughton
- Oak View School (opp) 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 C) Loughton
- Sainsburys Store (o/s) Loughton
- The Crown (adj) Loughton
- The Crescent (adj) Loughton
- Spring Grove (adj) Loughton
- North Farm (opp) Loughton
- Cricket Ground (opp) Buckhurst Hill
- Russell Road (adj) Buckhurst Hill
- Stag Lane (opp) Buckhurst Hill
- Knighton Lane (Stop FN) Woodford Wells
- Bancroft's School (Stop FU) Woodford Wells
- Forest Road (IG8) (Stop FV) Woodford Wells
- Whitehall Lane (Stop FW) Woodford Wells
- Seymour Court (Stop GM) Chingford Green
- Bury Road (westbound) Chingford Green
- Station Road / Chingford Station (Stop E) Chingford Green
- Stanley Road (E4) (Stop G) Chingford Green
- Station Road / The Green (Stop K) Chingford
- Balgonie Road (Stop GA) Chingford Green
- Whitehall Road (Stop GV) Chingford Green
- Alpha Road (Stop B) Chingford Mount
- Hall Lane Chingford Mount (Stop J) Chingford Mount
- Larkswood Road (Stop U) Chingford Mount
- Ainslie Wood Road (Stop V) Chingford Mount
- Leonard Road (southbound) Highams Park
- Higham Station Avenue (southbound) Highams Park
- Rowden Park Gardens (Stop CC) Highams Park
- Walthamstow Stadium (Stop CD) Highams Park
- Salisbury Hall Sainsbury's (Stop CB) Highams Park
397A towards Debden
All 41 stops
- Salisbury Hall Sainsbury's (Stop CB) Highams Park
- Rowden Road (Stop CT) Highams Park
- Higham Station Avenue (northbound) Highams Park
- Leonard Road (northbound) Highams Park
- Hampton Road (E4) (Stop W) Chingford Mount
- Hall Lane Chingford Mount (Stop L) Chingford Mount
- Chingford Mount (Stop E) Chingford Mount
- Alpha Road (Stop A) Chingford Mount
- Chingford Old Church (Stop X) Chingford Mount
- Kings Road / Friday Hill (Stop GQ) Chingford Green
- Balgonie Road (Stop GS) Chingford Green
- Station Road / The Green (Stop L) Chingford
- Buxton Road (Stop H) Chingford
- Chingford Station (Stop F) Chingford
- Bury Road (eastbound) Chingford Green
- Seymour Court (Stop GH) Chingford Green
- Newlands Road (Stop FA) Woodford Wells
- Forest Road (IG8) (Stop FB) Woodford Wells
- Bancroft's School (Stop FC) Woodford Wells
- Whitehall Road / Bancroft Sch (Stop FJ) Woodford Wells
- Knighton Lane (Stop FK) Woodford Wells
- Stag Lane (adj) Buckhurst Hill
- Russell Road (opp) Buckhurst Hill
- Cricket Ground (o/s) Buckhurst Hill
- North Farm (adj) Loughton
- Spring Grove (opp) Loughton
- Upper Park (adj) Loughton
- The Crown (near) Loughton
- Loughton Station (Stop A) 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 (o/s) Loughton
- The Murray Hall (opp) Loughton
- Epping Forest College (o/s) Loughton
- Torrington Drive (opp) Debden
- Burton Road (opp) Debden
- The Broadway (adj) Debden
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 26 July 2026 Weekdays, 1 Return Journey
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/89 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 397A bus?
The first 397A departure on weekdays leaves at 20:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 397A bus?
The last 397A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 397A 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 397A bus?
The 397A is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Route names, stop sequences and map geometry come from TfL Open Data. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/89. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.