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How to get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the 86 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. Next, take the JUBILEE tube from Stratford station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

38min£4.55
Bus - 8686
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Waterloo Station
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 tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stratford
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Waterloo
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tube via 425 and JUBILEE

To get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the 425 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (E) station. Next, take the JUBILEE tube from Stratford station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

41min£4.55
Bus - 425425
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Waterloo Station
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 tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stratford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Willesden Green
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Waterloo
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station

The distance between Forest Gate, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 10.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forest Gate

Forest Gate is located at Forest Gate, Waterloo 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:

  • Maryland
  • Forest Gate
  • Manor Park

Bus stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Woodgrange Road (E)
  • Romford Road (M)
  • Claremont Road (L)

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station, Waterloo

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo East.

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (F)
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Alternative route by bus and tube via 425 and JUBILEE

To get from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the 425 bus from Woodgrange Road (E) station to Stratford Bus Station (E) station. Next, take the JUBILEE tube from Stratford station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

41min£4.55
Bus - 425425
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Waterloo Station
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 tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stratford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Willesden Green
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Waterloo
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line JUBILEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 425, Bus line JUBILEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Waterloo Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station?

    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 tube line till Waterloo Station station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Forest Gate in London and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by bus and tube is about 38 min.

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

    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 Waterloo Station?

    Get off the bus at the Waterloo Station station, which is closest to Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • When is the last train from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station?

    The last train from Forest Gate in London to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Forest Gate station at 00:56.

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

    The ride from Forest Gate to Waterloo Station costs £4.55.

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