The average bus between Southampton and Forest Gate takes 13h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 twice daily between Southampton and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
Southampton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
The distance between Southampton and Forest Gate is 122.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Woodgrange Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and New Oxford Street in around 4h 45m.