There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
29 min£2–5Line 330 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Thames Barrierbus 330
41 min£1–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Woolwichtaxi 8.7 mi
21 min£23–29Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Forest Gate to Woolwichcar 8.7 mi
21 min£3–4
Forest Gate to Woolwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £23 - £29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wanstead Park Station station and arriving at Thames Barrier. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Woolwich station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Woolwich is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £5.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Wanstead Park Station.
Forest Gate to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford DLR Station.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Woolwich is to train which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Woolwich, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Thames Barrier every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Wanstead Park Station to Thames Barrier
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £23–29
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 Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Thames Barrier station.
Forest Gate to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Woolwich is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Gate to Woolwich.
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