The average bus between Forest Gate and Essex takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forest Gate to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Forest Gate and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford City Bus Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Forest Gate to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Essex. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Essex station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Forest Gate to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.
Forest Gate to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Essex is 49.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Polecat Road via Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 26m.