What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham is to line 122 bus and line 417 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill and Clapham?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hill station to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill Station /London Rd and arriving at Clapham Common via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hill and Clapham?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Hill to Clapham station. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill and arriving at Clapham Common station via Balham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Forest Hill to Clapham?

The distance between Forest Hill and Clapham is 8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hill to Clapham?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Forest Hill to Clapham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill to Clapham bus from?

Forest Hill to Clapham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Forest Hill Station /London Rd.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill to Clapham train from?

Forest Hill to Clapham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Forest Hill station.

Train or bus from Forest Hill to Clapham?

The best way to get from Forest Hill to Clapham is to train which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 176 bus and line 345 bus, which costs £3 - £21 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Forest Hill to Clapham bus arrive?

Forest Hill to Clapham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.

Where does the Forest Hill to Clapham train arrive?

Forest Hill to Clapham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 21900+ hotels available in Clapham.

Forest Hill to Clapham - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 176 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hill to Clapham by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hill to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
32 min
£4–11
Line 122 bus, line 417 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Stn /Devonshire Rd to Crystal Palace Paradebus 122
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Long Road / Clapham Commonbus N137 / ...
1h 9m
£3–5
Line 176 bus, line 345 bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus 176 / ...
2. Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Clapham Commonbus 345
54 min
£4–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hill to Claphamtaxi 5.1 mi
17 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Forest Hill to Claphamwalk 4.8 mi
1h 33m

Forest Hill to Clapham by bus

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Southern operates a train from Forest Hill to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Clapham Common via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green and Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green in around 54 min.

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