Vintage Bus and Steam Train Tour with Church Visit (Day Tour)

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Experience vintage buses and steam trains on these wonderful Essex tour days! Embark on a nostalgic journey back to a bygone era of travel, with plenty of sights and activities along the way. Meet your tour guide at Epping Station in Essex and hop aboard the vintage bus to North Weald, the main hub of the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway. After a quick look around, board a steam-hauled train to Ongar. The branch line meanders through beautiful Essex countryside. Once in Ongar, you’ll be guided through the station and the historic market town. You can visit the famous cheese shop and St Andrews at Greensted, the world’s oldest wooden church, and enjoy a short walk along part of the Essex Way. There's free time to explore Ongar, with plenty of cosy cafes and restaurants for a snack or coffee. Boarding the steam train back to North Weald station, you'll have the option to take another train through the enchanting Epping Forest on a round trip. Then, return via vintage bus to Epping Station, where your tour concludes. This tour, combining steam and diesel trains, vintage buses, and local history, is a fantastic way to explore the charming heritage railway and the town of Ongar. Book your vintage bus and steam train day in Essex online today!

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Overview

Enjoy a Vintage Bus ride experience through Epping to North Weald Station, the home of The Epping Ongar Railway
Make multiple stops along the way to enjoy the different areas
Visit the likes of Greenstead Church, enjoy a walk along Essex Way, a Guided Tour of Ongar and more
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- Vintage Bus ride experience through Epping to North Weald Station, the home of The Epping Ongar Railway
- Steam Train ride from North Weald to Ongar
- Guided tour of Ongar Town
- Visit the famous Cheesemongers Shop
- Enjoy a walk on the Essex Way
- Visit Greenstead Church, the oldest wooden church in Europe, and explore famous sites in Ongar - The oldest wooden church in Europe.
- Return journey by steam train or diesel train from Ongar to North Weald and through Epping Forest
- Vintage Bus ride back to Epping Underground Station, where the tour ends
- Option when booking your date to add a Prosecco Cream Tea

- 10.10 Arrival at Epping Station and meet your Tour Guide for registration
- 10.25 With your tour guide, board the vintage bus 339 departs for North Weald station
- 10.40 Arrival at North Weald Station
- 10.45 Free time at Station/ visit buffet etc. Comfort break
- 11.15 With your Tour Guide, board the steam train for Ongar. Arrive at 11.35
- 11.45 Pictorial Museum/ talk on railway at Ongar station
- 12.10 Walk to the Cheese Shop
- 12.35 Commence walk to Greensted Church and Essex Way
- 14:20 Return to Ongar station and meet your tour Guide
- 14:30 Train leaves Ongar for North Weald
- 15:05 Board train for Epping Forest ride and back to North Weald
- 15:30 Bus 339 leaves North Weald for Epping Station
- 16:00 Arrive at Epping station. End of tour

- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn
- It is recommended that you bring an umbrella and a bottle of water
- Not suitable for spectators

- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Children under 3 go free
- Not suitable for those with mobility issues due to the amount of walking involved

- Selected Saturdays and Sundays between April & September
- Dates are subject to availability
- Due to popularity, it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
2025 Schedule
- June: 28th, 29th
- July: 5th, 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th
- August: 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 23rd, 30th, 31st
- September: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th
Location:
- Meet at Epping Underground Station CM16

1 Location in the UK
- Essex

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