What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Newington Butts via King Edward Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Forest Gate and Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 28 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at St. Paul's Station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station?

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Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 20451+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station - 6 ways to travel via train

There are 6 ways to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
28 min
£4–6
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station7.5 mi
24 min
£2–3
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Elephant & Castle Station35
42 min
£3–18
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
2. Take the bus from Farringdon Station to Elephant & Castle Station40
46 min
£3–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station7.5 mi
24 min
£35–45
Line 25 bus, line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Sprowston Road to St. Paul's Station25 / ...
2. Take the bus from King Edward Street to Newington Butts133
1h 34m

Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Elephant & Castle Station via St. Paul's Station, King Edward Street, and Newington Butts in around 1h 34m.

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