There are 5 ways to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New Cross ELL to Whitechapeltrain New Cross ELL - Dalston Junction
- Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Forest Gatetrain Elizabeth
36 min£6–12Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gatecar 8.4 mi
21 min£3Line 21 bus, train
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Moorgate Stationbus 21
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Forest Gatetrain Elizabeth
55 min£6–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gatetaxi 8.4 mi
21 min£40–50Line 21 bus, line 25 bus
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bank Station / King William Stbus 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Woodgrange Roadbus 25 / ...
1h 26m£4–31
New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Cross Gate (Station) station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate Station and arriving at Woodgrange Road via Bank Station / Cornhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from New Cross ELL and arriving at Forest Gate via Whitechapel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between New Cross Gate (Station) and Forest Gate is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £12.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate, including transfers.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Overground, depart from New Cross ELL station.
The best way to get from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 25 bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between New Cross Gate (Station), England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?
You can take a vehicle from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate via New Cross ELL, Whitechapel, and Whitechapel Station in around 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Woodgrange Road via Bank Station / King William St and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from New Cross ELL to Whitechapel
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Whitechapel Station to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Moorgate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bank Station / King William St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–30
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–30
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Woodgrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
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Booking & Getting There
New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bank Station / King William St.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Whitechapel station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from New Cross Gate (Station) to Forest Gate.
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