The average bus between Forest Gate and Highgate takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Gate to Highgate. 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 Forest Gate and Highgate. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Highgate at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Lea Bridge Roundabout and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Highgate station via Lea Bridge Roundabout. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Forest Gate to Highgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Highgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Highgate Close station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Highgate is 12.5 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Highgate Close via Lea Bridge Roundabout and Manor House Station in around 1h 44m.