What is the cheapest way to get from Loughton to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Loughton to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Loughton to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Loughton to Forest Gate is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Loughton and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Forest Road and arriving at Leytonstone High Road / Thatched House via Whipps Cross Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Loughton and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Loughton station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Forest Gate via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Loughton to Forest Gate?

The distance between Loughton and Forest Gate is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughton to Forest Gate without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Loughton to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Loughton to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Forest Gate bus from?

Loughton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Forest Road station.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Forest Gate train from?

Loughton to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Loughton station.

Where does the Loughton to Forest Gate bus arrive?

Loughton to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Whipps Cross Bus Stand station.

Where does the Loughton to Forest Gate train arrive?

Loughton to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Stratford station.

Can I drive from Loughton to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughton to Forest Gate is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Loughton to Forest Gate.

Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

There are 20508+ hotels available in Forest Gate.

Loughton to Forest Gate - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Loughton to Forest Gate by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Stratford stationsubway Central
26 min
£8–27
Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loughton to Forest Gatecar 7.4 mi
16 min
£2–3
Line 20 bus, line 257 bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Road to Whipps Cross Bus Standbus 20
2. Take the bus from Whipps Cross Bus Stand to Leytonstone High Road / Thatched Housebus 257
50 min
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Loughton to Forest Gatetaxi 7.4 mi
16 min
£100–130

Loughton to Forest Gate by bus

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Distance: 9 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Loughton station to Stratford station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–25 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Road to Leytonstone High Road / Thatched House via Whipps Cross Bus Stand in around 50 min.

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