The average bus between Cockfosters and Forest Gate takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 4 hours between Cockfosters and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Cockfosters is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnos Grove Station and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cockfosters to Forest Gate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Arnos Grove Station and arriving at Wanstead Park Station via Walthamstow Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Cockfosters to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Arnos Grove Station.
Cockfosters to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Wanstead Park Station.
The distance between Cockfosters and Forest Gate is 16.1 km. The road distance is 20 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 45m.