There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Stationtrain Dlr
39 min£6–12Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station)car 8.2 mi
21 min£2–3Line 308 bus, line 108 bus
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus 308
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
1h 28m£3–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station)taxi 8.2 mi
21 min£40–50
Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate station to Lewisham (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Park Station and arriving at Lewisham Station via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Lewisham DLR Station via Whitechapel Station and Canary Wharf DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Lewisham (Station) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £13.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station), including transfers.
Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 308 bus and line 108 bus, which costs £2 - £60 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Lewisham (Station), England?
You can take a train from Forest Gate to Lewisham DLR Station via Whitechapel Station and Canary Wharf DLR Station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Lewisham Station via Stratford City Bus Station in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Forest Gate to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
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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Booking & Getting There
Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham (Station).
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