The average bus between Cockfosters and Forest Gate takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cockfosters 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 30 minutes between Cockfosters and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Cockfosters is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnos Grove Station and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Walthamstow Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Cockfosters to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Arnos Grove Station.
Cockfosters to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Wanstead Park Station.
The distance between Cockfosters and Forest Gate is 16.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Freston Gardens to Wanstead Park Station via Arnos Grove Station, Walthamstow Central Station, and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 1h 42m.