The average bus between Watford and Forest Gate takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 5 times a day between Watford and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanmore Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stanmore Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Watford to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
Watford to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Woodgrange Road station.
The distance between Watford and Forest Gate is 31.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Woodgrange Road via Stanmore Station, Bloomsbury Square, and Procter Street in around 2h 49m.