Bus from Forest Gate (London) to City of London
2 direct routes · 28–52 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); night service N25 runs 00:27–04:14.
Next buses to City of London as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Forest Gate, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Stagecoach London | ~52 min | 153 | Sat 149 · Sun 118 | 04:26 | 00:20 | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | Aldgate (Stop R) | — |
| N25 | Stagecoach London | ~28 min | 29 | Sat 23 · Sun 29 | 00:27 | 04:14 | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | Aldgate (Stop R) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forest Gate on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 25 bus or N25 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Forest Gate to City of London?
2 routes run directly from Forest Gate to City of London: the 25 (Stagecoach London), the N25 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 25, 153 times each weekday — board at Woodgrange Road (Stop E) and get off at Aldgate (Stop R), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forest Gate to City of London?
Between 28 minutes on the N25 and 52 on the 25, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Gate to City of London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 00:20 — and night service N25 runs 00:27–04:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Gate to City of London?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.