There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the subway from Stratford station to North Greenwich stationsubway Jubilee
13 min£3–10Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Lewishamcar 8.2 mi
21 min£2–3Line 308 bus, line 108 bus
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus 308
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Clock Towerbus 108
1h 24m£4–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Lewishamtaxi 8.2 mi
21 min£22–27
Forest Gate to Lewisham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham is to train and subway which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate station to Lewisham. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Park Station and arriving at Lewisham Clock Tower via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Lewisham station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at North Greenwich station via Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Lewisham is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham without a car is to train and subway which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £10.
It takes approximately 13 min to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Lewisham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Lewisham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Lewisham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Lewisham, England?
You can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Lewisham Clock Tower via Stratford City Bus Station in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Forest Gate to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to North Greenwich station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £22–27
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Gate to Lewisham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Lewisham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham.
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