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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Forest Gate is to bus which costs £10 - £23 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Forest Gate is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Forest Gate via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Swindon to Forest Gate?

The distance between Swindon and Forest Gate is 87 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Swindon to Forest Gate, including transfers.

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

Swindon to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Forest Gate?

The best way to get from Swindon to Forest Gate is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Forest Gate train arrive?

Swindon to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Forest Gate is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Swindon to Forest Gate.

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

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Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

There are 19607+ hotels available in Forest Gate.

Swindon to Forest Gate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Forest Gate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Forest GateElizabeth
1h 26m
£35–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station to Woodgrange RoadN25
3h 42m
£10–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station401 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Forest GateHeathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
2h 33m
£34–64
Drive 88.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Forest Gate88.5 mi
2h 1m
£23–32

Swindon to Forest Gate by train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Forest Gate via London Paddington in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Woodgrange Road via London Victoria, Victoria station, Oxford Circus station, and Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station in around 3h 42m.

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