The average bus between Loughton and Forest Gate takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Loughton 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.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Loughton and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughton is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Whipps Cross Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Loughton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Forest Road station.
Loughton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Leytonstone High Road / Thatched House station.
The distance between Loughton and Forest Gate is 10.9 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a bus from Forest Road to Leytonstone High Road / Thatched House via Whipps Cross Bus Stand in around 47 min.