What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Forest Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at Forest Hill Station /London Rd station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Forest Hill via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Forest Hill is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £2 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Forest Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Forest Hill train from?

Waterloo Station to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill is to train which takes 34 min and costs £2 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 176 bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Forest Hill bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Forest Hill Station /London Rd.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Forest Hill train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Forest Hill station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Forest Hill is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill?

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Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

There are 21335+ hotels available in Forest Hill.

Waterloo Station to Forest Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 176 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Forest Hill by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Forest Hilltrain London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
34 min
£3–9
Line 176 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 176
46 min
£1–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Forest Hilltaxi 6.2 mi
20 min
£60–75
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Forest Hillcar 6.2 mi
20 min
£2–3

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Distance: 6.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Southern operates a train from London Bridge to Forest Hill every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Forest Hill Station /London Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 43 min.

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