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How to get fromErith to Forest Gateby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Erith to Forest Gate by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel StationtrainElizabeth
    2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Forest GatetrainElizabeth
    39 min
    £19–21

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erith to Forest Gatecar14.3 mi
    30 min
    £4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Abbey Wood Stationbus229
    2. Take the bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Romford Road Forest Gatebus325
    49 min
    £10–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Erith to Forest Gatetaxi14.3 mi
    30 min
    £35–45

  5. Line 469 bus, line 330 bus

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus469
    2. Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Wanstead Park Stationbus330
    1h 43m
    £4–77

  6. Train, line 25 bus

    1. Take the train from Erith to London Cannon StreettrainLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Woodgrange Roadbus25 / ...
    1h 43m
    £13–16

Erith to Forest Gate by train

Calendar313Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Erith, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Erith to Forest Gate via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and Whitechapel Station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Romford Road Forest Gate via Abbey Wood Station, Abbey Wood, Custom House, and Leslie Road / Custom House Station in around 49 min.

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