The average bus between Forest Gate and Hayes takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Forest Gate to Hayes. 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 every 20 minutes between Forest Gate and Hayes. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Hayes at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 55m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Hayes station via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Forest Gate to Hayes bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Hayes bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bromley Common / The Crown station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Hayes is 19.2 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Bromley Common / The Crown via Canning Town, Canning Town station, Canada Water station, and Canada Water Bus Station in around 2h 10m.