Bus from Forest Gate (London) to Hackney (London)
2 direct routes · 38–54 min · first bus 04:12, last bus 00:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hackney (London) as of 02:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | Stagecoach London | ~54 min | 111 | Sat 104 · Sun 86 | 04:12 | 00:13 | Woodgrange Road (Stop E) | Glenarm Road (Stop Z) | — |
| 308 | Stagecoach London | ~38 min | 88 | Sat 75 · Sun 50 | 05:00 | 23:40 | Wanstead Park Station (Stop K) | Brooksby's Walk / Homerton Station (Stop HB) | Stratford |
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 425 bus or 308 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Forest Gate to Hackney?
2 routes run directly from Forest Gate to Hackney: the 425 (Stagecoach London), the 308 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 425, 111 times each weekday — board at Woodgrange Road (Stop E) and get off at Glenarm Road (Stop Z), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forest Gate to Hackney?
Between 38 minutes on the 308 and 54 on the 425, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Gate to Hackney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:12 and the last around 00:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Gate to Hackney?
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.