There are 6 ways to get from Woolwich to Forest Gate by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Prince Regent Bus Station to Romford Road Forest Gate325
19 min£1–18Train via Whitechapel Station
- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
- Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Forest GateElizabeth
26 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Forest Gate8.5 mi
21 min£23–28Drive 8.5 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Forest Gate8.5 mi
21 min£3Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
29 min£5–7Line 474 bus, line 330 bus
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Canning Town474
- Take the bus from Canning Town to Wanstead Park Station330
54 min£3–43
Woolwich to Forest Gate by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Forest Gate is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £1 - £18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prince Regent Bus Station station and arriving at Romford Road Forest Gate. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Forest Gate via Whitechapel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Forest Gate is 3 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Forest Gate without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £1 - £18.
The bus from Prince Regent Bus Station to Romford Road Forest Gate takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Woolwich to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Prince Regent Bus Station.
Woolwich to Forest Gate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Forest Gate is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £1 - £18. Alternatively, you can train via Whitechapel Station, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 26 min.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?
Go Ahead London operates a bus from Prince Regent Bus Station to Romford Road Forest Gate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–18 and the journey takes 19 min. Stagecoach London also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Forest Gate via Whitechapel Station in around 26 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–5
Train from Whitechapel Station to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford 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 Prince Regent Bus Station to Romford Road Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–18
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–18
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
Bus from Canning Town to Wanstead Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
Bus from Prince Regent Bus Station to Romford Road Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £23–28
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
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
Woolwich to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Romford Road Forest Gate station.
Woolwich to Forest Gate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Forest Gate is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Woolwich to Forest Gate.
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