How to get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train?

From Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train

To get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill in London, take the 254 bus from Bethnal Green Station (A) station to Royal London Hospital (A) station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from Whitechapel station to Forest Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

36min£4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 254254
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Bethnal Green Station (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethnal Green Station (A)
    ID A
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 254254
    Wait for bus
    254
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal London Hospital (A)
    ID A
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to train station Forest Hill
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hill
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train via 8 and OVERGROUND

To get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill in London, take the 8 bus from Bethnal Green Station (B) station to Shoreditch High Street Station (K) station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from Shoreditch High Street station to Forest Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

39min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Bethnal Green Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethnal Green Station (B)
    ID B
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shoreditch High Street Station (K)
    ID K
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to train station Forest Hill
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hill
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill

The distance between Bethnal Green, London and Forest Hill, London is approximately 10.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green is located at Bethnal Green, London and the nearest public transport station is Bethnal Green Station (C).

Tube stations close to Bethnal Green:

  • Whitechapel
  • Mile End
  • Stepney Green

Train stations close to Bethnal Green:

  • Whitechapel

Bus stations close to Bethnal Green:

  • Bethnal Green Station (C)
  • Bethnal Green Station (B)
  • Bethnal Green (D)

DLR stations close to Bethnal Green:

  • Shadwell

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, London

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, London and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Pools.

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Honor Oak Park
  • Crofton Park
  • Sydenham

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Pools
  • Honor Oak Road (C)
  • South View Court (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train via 8 and OVERGROUND

To get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill in London, take the 8 bus from Bethnal Green Station (B) station to Shoreditch High Street Station (K) station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from Shoreditch High Street station to Forest Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

39min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Bethnal Green Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethnal Green Station (B)
    ID B
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shoreditch High Street Station (K)
    ID K
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to train station Forest Hill
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hill
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 254, Bus line OVERGROUND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line OVERGROUND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bethnal Green and Forest Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill?

    The 254 bus line goes from Bethnal Green Station (A) station near Bethnal Green in Bethnal Green to Aldgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Aldgate station near Forest Hill in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bethnal Green in Bethnal Green and Forest Hill in London by bus and train is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bethnal Green to get to Forest Hill?

    Get on the 254 bus from the Bethnal Green Station (A) stop near Bethnal Green in Bethnal Green.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bethnal Green and Forest Hill?

    Get off the bus at the Aldgate station, which is closest to Forest Hill in London.

  • When is the first train from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill?

    The first train from Bethnal Green in Bethnal Green to Forest Hill in London is Overground. It leaves the Whitechapel station at 06:46.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill?

    The ride from Bethnal Green to Forest Hill costs £4.75.

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