What is the cheapest way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

The fastest way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £23 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dalston Junction and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalston Junction station to Forest Hill station. However, there are services departing from Dalston Junction Station and arriving at Forest Hill Station /London Rd via Lancaster Place / Somerset House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Dalston Junction and Forest Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dalston Junction and arriving at Forest Hill. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

The distance between Dalston Junction and Forest Hill is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

The train from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill takes 30 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dalston Junction to Forest Hill bus from?

Dalston Junction to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Dalston Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Dalston Junction to Forest Hill train from?

Dalston Junction to Forest Hill train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Dalston Junction station.

Train or bus from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 243 bus and line 176 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Dalston Junction to Forest Hill bus arrive?

Dalston Junction to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Dalston Junction to Forest Hill train arrive?

Dalston Junction to Forest Hill train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Forest Hill station.

Can I drive from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalston Junction to Forest Hill is 9 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill.

How do I get a train ticket from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill?

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Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

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Dalston Junction to Forest Hill - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 149 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dalston Junction to Forest Hilltrain Dalston Junction - West Croydon / ...
30 min
£7–18
Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dalston Junction to Forest Hillcar 8.7 mi
28 min
£3
Line 149 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to London Bridge Bus Stationbus 149
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Forest Hilltrain London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
1h 1m
£4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dalston Junction to Forest Hilltaxi 8.7 mi
28 min
£23–29
Train, line 197 bus
1. Take the train from Dalston Junction to Peckham Ryetrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction / ...
2. Take the bus from Peckham Rye Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 197
48 min
£7–29
Train via New Cross ELL
1. Take the train from Dalston Junction to New Cross ELLtrain Dalston Junction - New Cross ELL
2. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Forest Hilltrain London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
50 min
£7–21
Line 243 bus, line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus 243 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lancaster Place / Somerset House to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 176
1h 29m
£3–43

Dalston Junction to Forest Hill by train

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Dalston Junction, England and Forest Hill, Greater London, England?

London Overground operates a train from Dalston Junction to Forest Hill twice daily. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dalston Junction Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rd via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Lancaster Place / Somerset House in around 1h 29m.

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