There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Forest Gatetrain Elizabeth
28 min£6–15Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo Station to Forest Gatecar 7.9 mi
26 min£2–3Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Moorgate Stationbus 76
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Forest Gatetrain Elizabeth
40 min£5–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Forest Gatetaxi 7.9 mi
26 min£75–95Subway, line 330 bus
- Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the bus from Canning Town to Wanstead Park Stationbus 330
51 min£7–41
Waterloo Station to Forest Gate by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £75 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Forest Gate via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Forest Gate is 9 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate without a car is to subway and train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £15.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate, including transfers.
Waterloo Station to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo Station to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Forest Gate is 8 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate.
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What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?
There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station to Forest Gate. However, you can take the subway to Tottenham Court Road station, walk to Tottenham Court Road Station, then take the train to Forest Gate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Forest Gate via Moorgate Station and Liverpool Street Station in around 40 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Moorgate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Canning Town to Wanstead Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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