The average bus between Forest Gate and Potters Bar takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Gate to Potters Bar. 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 Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Walthamstow Central Station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes
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1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Potters Bar station via Walthamstow Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Forest Gate to Potters Bar bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Potters Bar bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Tesco station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Potters Bar is 21.6 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Tesco via Walthamstow Central Station and Arnos Grove Station in around 1h 56m.