What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Forest Gate is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Woodgrange Road via Aldwych / Kingsway and Procter Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Forest Gate via Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Balham to Forest Gate?

The distance between Balham and Forest Gate is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Forest Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Forest Gate without a car is to subway and train which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Balham to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Forest Gate bus from?

Balham to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Forest Gate train from?

Balham to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Forest Gate bus arrive?

Balham to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Balham to Forest Gate train arrive?

Balham to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Balham to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Forest Gate is 12 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Balham to Forest Gate.

Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

There are 6706+ hotels available in Forest Gate.

Balham to Forest Gate - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Forest Gate by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Forest Gatetrain Elizabeth
37 min
£3–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N155
2. Take the bus from Procter Street to Woodgrange Roadbus N25
1h 28m
£6–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Forest Gatetaxi 11.6 mi
37 min
£30–40
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Forest Gatecar 11.6 mi
37 min
£3–5

Balham to Forest Gate by bus

224Weekly Buses

1h 28mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Woodgrange Road via Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Kingsway, Southampton Row / Theobalds Road, and Procter Street in around 1h 28m.

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