There are 5 ways to get from Forest Gate to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
1h 44m£19–37Drive 38.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Essexcar 38.2 mi
50 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
2h 26m£11–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Essextaxi 38.2 mi
50 min£90–120Train via Shenfield
- Take the train from Forest Gate to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
1h 54m£21–40
Forest Gate to Essex by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Essex is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Essex is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Park Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Essex. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at White Notley via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Forest Gate and Essex is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Essex without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Forest Gate to Essex, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.
Forest Gate to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Essex is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £27 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Essex, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to White Notley hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Polecat Road via Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to White Notley
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to White Notley
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Forest Gate to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- [email protected]
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £90–120
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 Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Forest Gate to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Essex is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Forest Gate to Essex.
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