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

From Forest Gate to Lewisham by Tube and train

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Forest Gate station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

42min£3.00
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Forest Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    West Hampstead
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    London Bridge
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lewisham
    Ride to train station
    Lewisham
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Forest Gate station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Cannon Street station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

47min£3.00
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Forest Gate

Step by Step

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

The distance between Forest Gate, London and Lewisham, London is approximately 12.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Gate to Lewisham by Tube 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 Forest Gate

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

Tube stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Plaistow
  • Upton Park

Train stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Manor Park
  • Stratford
  • Maryland

Bus stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Forest Gate Station (A)
  • Forest Gate Station (D)
  • Forest Gate Station (B)

Public transport stations close to Lewisham, London

Lewisham is located at Lewisham, London and the nearest public transport station is Lewisham.

Train stations close to Lewisham:

  • Greenwich

Bus stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham
  • Loampit Vale
  • Lewisham Station (AP)

DLR stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham
  • Elverson Road
  • Deptford Bridge

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

To get from Forest Gate to Lewisham in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Forest Gate station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Cannon Street station to Lewisham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

47min£3.00
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Forest Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Cannon Street
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cannon Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Sevenoaks
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lewisham
    Ride to train station
    Lewisham
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Gate to Lewisham?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Paddington station near Forest Gate in Forest Gate to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Stratford station near Lewisham in London.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Gate in Forest Gate and Lewisham in London by train and Tube is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Paddington station near Forest Gate in Forest Gate.

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

    Get off the train at the Stratford station, which is closest to Lewisham in London.

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

    The ride from Forest Gate to Lewisham costs £3.00.

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