What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Kentish Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Kentish Town. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Kentish Town Post Office via Oxford Circus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Kentish Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wanstead Park and arriving at Gospel Oak. Services depart every four hours, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

The distance between Forest Gate and Kentish Town is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Kentish Town without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

The train from Wanstead Park to Gospel Oak takes 27 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Kentish Town bus from?

Forest Gate to Kentish Town bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Kentish Town train from?

Forest Gate to Kentish Town train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Wanstead Park station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 88 bus, which costs £2 - £17 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Kentish Town bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Kentish Town bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Kentish Town train arrive?

Forest Gate to Kentish Town train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Gospel Oak station.

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Kentish Town is 9 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Forest Gate to Kentish Town.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Kentish Town?

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Forest Gate to Kentish Town - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 88 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Forest Gate to Kentish Town by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wanstead Park to Gospel Oaktrain Barking - Gospel Oak
27 min
£8–21
Bus, line 88 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sprowston Road to Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Stationbus N25
2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Station to Kentish Town Post Officebus 88
1h 18m
£3–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Kentish Towntaxi 8.8 mi
28 min
£40–55
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Kentish Towncar 8.8 mi
28 min
£3–4
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Kentish Town stationsubway Northern
29 min
£7–18
Train via Farringdon Without
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Kentish Towntrain Sutton / ...
33 min
£6–12
Line 308 bus, line 253 bus
1. Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 308
2. Take the bus from Lea Bridge Roundabout to Sandall Roadbus N253 / ...
1h 23m
£3–5

Forest Gate to Kentish Town by train

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Kentish Town, England?

London Overground operates a train from Wanstead Park to Gospel Oak every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Kentish Town Post Office via Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station and Oxford Circus Station in around 1h 18m.

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