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Ilford to Forest Gate buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and Forest Gate takes 12 min and the fastest bus takes 5 min. The bus runs at least 21 times per hour from Ilford to Forest Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Ilford to Forest Gate bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Ilford and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Forest Gate? 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.

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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Little Ilford Lane to Woodgrange Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. Replacement Bus Service also services this route twice daily.

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