There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Epping by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Stratford station to Epping stationsubway Central
33 min£11–42Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Eppingcar 12.1 mi
23 min£3–5Bus, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Station to Loughton Stationbus 167
- Take the bus from Loughton Station to Woodland Grovebus 18C / ...
1h 56mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Eppingtaxi 12.1 mi
23 min£30–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Epping is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Epping is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate station to Epping. However, there are services departing from Ilford Station and arriving at Woodland Grove via Loughton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Epping station via Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Epping is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Epping without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs £10 - £45.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Forest Gate to Epping, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Epping bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Ilford Station.
Forest Gate to Epping train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford station.
Forest Gate to Epping bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Loughton Station.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Epping, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Stratford station to Epping station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forest Gate to Woodland Grove via Ilford, Ilford Station, and Loughton Station in around 1h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to Epping station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ilford Station to Loughton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Ilford Station to Loughton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- [email protected]
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Loughton Station to Woodland Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Gate to Epping train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Epping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Epping is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Forest Gate to Epping.
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