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How to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate by Tube and train?

From Lewisham to Forest Gate by Tube and train

To get from Lewisham to Forest Gate in Forest Gate, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Stratford station to Forest Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

43min£3.00
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 8
    Ride to train station Forest Gate
    Ride to train station
    Forest Gate
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lewisham to Forest Gate by Tube and train via SOUTHEASTERN, DISTRICT and ELIZABETH

To get from Lewisham to Forest Gate in Forest Gate, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Cannon Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Forest Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

52min£3.00
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cannon Street
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Cannon Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station Forest Gate
    Ride to train station
    Forest Gate
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lewisham to Forest Gate

The distance between Lewisham, Forest Gate and Forest Gate, Forest Gate is approximately 20.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lewisham to Forest Gate by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Forest Gate – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lewisham

Lewisham is located at Lewisham, Forest Gate and the nearest public transport station is Lewisham Station (AP).

Train stations close to Lewisham:

  • Junction Approach 2

Bus stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham Station (AP)
  • Lewisham Station (J)
  • Lewisham Station (H)

DLR stations close to Lewisham:

  • Greenwich
  • Elverson Road
  • Deptford Bridge

Public transport stations close to Forest Gate, Forest Gate

Forest Gate is located at Forest Gate, Forest Gate and the nearest public transport station is Woodgrange Road (E).

Tube stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Upton Park
  • Plaistow

Train stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Stratford
  • Maryland

Bus stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Woodgrange Road (E)
  • Bignold Road (N)
  • Romford Road (M)

DLR stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Stratford High Street

Alternative route from Lewisham to Forest Gate by Tube and train via SOUTHEASTERN, DISTRICT and ELIZABETH

To get from Lewisham to Forest Gate in Forest Gate, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Cannon Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Forest Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

52min£3.00
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cannon Street
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Cannon Street
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station Forest Gate
    Ride to train station
    Forest Gate
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct train between Lewisham and Forest Gate?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Cannon Street station near Lewisham in London to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Bridge station near Forest Gate in Forest Gate.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lewisham to Forest Gate by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Lewisham in London and Forest Gate in Forest Gate by train and Tube is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lewisham to get to Forest Gate?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Cannon Street station near Lewisham in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lewisham and Forest Gate?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Forest Gate in Forest Gate.

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from Lewisham to Forest Gate?

    The ride from Lewisham to Forest Gate costs £3.00.