The average bus between South Croydon and Forest Gate takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Croydon 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 3 hours between South Croydon and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Holborn Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from South Croydon to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Holborn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
South Croydon to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Swan & Sugar Loaf station.
South Croydon to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Woodgrange Road station.
The distance between South Croydon and Forest Gate is 22.5 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Woodgrange Road via Holborn Station and Procter Street in around 1h 54m.