There are 5 ways to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Stratford station to Waterloo Stationsubway Jubilee
27 min£6–8Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Waterloo Stationcar 7.9 mi
26 min£2–3Line 330 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Townbus 330
- Take the subway from Canning Town station to Waterloo Stationsubway Jubilee
47 min£4–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Waterloo Stationtaxi 7.9 mi
26 min£35–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sprowston Road to High Holbornbus N25
52 min£6
Forest Gate to Waterloo Station by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Waterloo Station/Mepham Street via Kingsway / Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Waterloo Station via Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Waterloo Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.
Forest Gate to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford station.
Forest Gate to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Stratford station to Waterloo Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Sprowston Road to High Holborn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Canning Town station to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
Bus from Sprowston Road to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Waterloo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Waterloo Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station.
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