There are 4 ways to get from Northolt to Forest Gate by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Northolt station to Stratford stationsubway Central
57 min£6–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northolt Station to Oxford Circus Station / John Lewisbus N7
- Take the bus from Holles Street to Woodgrange Roadbus N25
2h 8m£5Drive 23.4 mi
- Drive from Northolt to Forest Gatecar 23.4 mi
43 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northolt to Forest Gatetaxi 23.4 mi
43 min£55–70
Northolt to Forest Gate by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northolt to Forest Gate is to bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Northolt to Forest Gate is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Northolt station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Northolt Station and arriving at Woodgrange Road via Holles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Northolt station to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Northolt station and arriving at Forest Gate via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Northolt and Forest Gate is 19 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northolt to Forest Gate without a car is to subway which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £10.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Northolt to Forest Gate, including transfers.
Northolt to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Northolt Station.
Northolt to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northolt station.
Northolt to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis.
What companies run services between Northolt, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Northolt station to Stratford station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northolt Station to Woodgrange Road via Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis and Holles Street in around 2h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Northolt station to Stratford station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Northolt Station to Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Holles Street to Woodgrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Fleet Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8427 2717
- Website
- fleetlinecarsharrow.com
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Northolt to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northolt to Forest Gate is 24 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Northolt to Forest Gate.
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