🚌 Bus from Forest Gate to Hackney
2 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 00:13, last bus 19:04 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | Stagecoach London | ~51 min | 150 | 00:13 | 19:04 | Green Street (E7) (Stop Q) |
| 308 | Stagecoach London | ~38 min | 136 | 05:00 | 23:40 | Wanstead Park Station (Stop K) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Forest Gate to Hackney?
Around 51 minutes on the 425, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Gate to Hackney?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 425) leaves around 00:13 and the last around 19:04. Check the route timetable 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.