What is the cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Lewisham and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewisham to Forest Gate station. However, there are services departing from Lewisham Clock Tower and arriving at Forest Gate Station via West Silvertown DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lewisham and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Lewisham station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Lewisham DLR Station and arriving at Forest Gate via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

The distance between Lewisham and Forest Gate is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lewisham to Forest Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Forest Gate bus from?

Lewisham to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Clock Tower station.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Forest Gate train from?

Lewisham to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Lewisham DLR Station.

Train or bus from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

The best way to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate is to train which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 330 bus, which costs £2 - £65 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Lewisham to Forest Gate bus arrive?

Lewisham to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at West Silvertown DLR Station.

Where does the Lewisham to Forest Gate train arrive?

Lewisham to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.

Can I drive from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewisham to Forest Gate is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Lewisham to Forest Gate.

How do I get a train ticket from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

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Lewisham to Forest Gate - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 129 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
40 min
£5–8
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewisham to Forest Gatecar 8.2 mi
21 min
£2–3
Line 129 bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Forest Gate Stationbus 330
1h 25m
£3–63
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewisham to Forest Gatetaxi 8.2 mi
21 min
£22–27
Line 108 bus, line 308 bus
1. Take the bus from Lockmead Road to Stratford International Stationbus 108
2. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Wanstead Park Stationbus 308
1h 31m
£5–62

Lewisham to Forest Gate by train

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Lewisham, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Lewisham DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Forest Gate Station via West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 25m.

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