The average bus between Catford and Forest Gate takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Catford to Forest Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Catford and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Catford is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 6:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Lewisham Centre and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 58m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Catford to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Forest Gate station via West Silvertown DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Catford to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Lewisham Centre station.
Catford to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Forest Gate Station.
The distance between Catford and Forest Gate is 12.2 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from The Catford Broadway to Forest Gate Station via Lewisham Centre and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 41m.