How to get from Forest Gate to Lewisham by DLR and bus?

From Forest Gate to Lewisham by DLR and bus

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the 86 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

53min£4.75
Bus - 8686
DLR - DLR
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Woodgrange Road (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (AP)
    ID AP
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Lewisham
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Gate to Lewisham by DLR and bus via 425 and DLR

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the 425 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (E) station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

57min£4.75
Bus - 425425
DLR - DLR
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Woodgrange Road (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 425425
    Wait for bus
    425
    Clapton, Nightingale Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Lewisham
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Gate to Lewisham

The distance between Forest Gate, Lewisham and Lewisham, Lewisham is approximately 8.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Gate to Lewisham by DLR and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lewisham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forest Gate

Forest Gate is located at Forest Gate, Lewisham and the nearest public transport station is Romford Road (M).

Tube stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Upton Park
  • Plaistow
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Maryland

Bus stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Romford Road (M)
  • Romford Road (G)
  • Woodgrange Road (F)

DLR stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Stratford High Street

Public transport stations close to Lewisham, Lewisham

Lewisham is located at Lewisham, Lewisham and the nearest public transport station is Thurston Road / Jerrard Street.

Train stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham

Bus stations close to Lewisham:

  • Thurston Road / Jerrard Street
  • Lewisham Station (D)
  • Lewisham Station (E)

DLR stations close to Lewisham:

  • Elverson Road
  • Greenwich
  • Deptford Bridge

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Gate to Lewisham by DLR and bus via 425 and DLR

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the 425 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (E) station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

57min£4.75
Bus - 425425
DLR - DLR
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Woodgrange Road (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 425425
    Wait for bus
    425
    Clapton, Nightingale Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Lewisham
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line DLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 425, Bus line DLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Gate to Lewisham?

    The 86 bus line goes from Stratford station near Forest Gate in London to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. From there you’ll have to take one DLR line till Stratford Bus Station (AP) station near Lewisham in Lewisham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Gate to Lewisham by bus and DLR?

    The total travel time between Forest Gate in London and Lewisham in Lewisham by bus and DLR is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Stratford stop near Forest Gate in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stratford Bus Station (AP) station, which is closest to Lewisham in Lewisham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Gate to Lewisham?

    The ride from Forest Gate to Lewisham costs £4.75.

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