The average bus between Forest Gate and Hayes takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forest Gate to Hayes. 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 5 times a day between Forest Gate and Hayes. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Hayes at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 44m • 2 changes


1h 44m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Hayes station via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Forest Gate to Hayes bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Hayes bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bromley Common / The Crown station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Hayes is 19.2 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Bromley Common / The Crown via Canning Town and Lee in around 2h 31m.