🚌 Bus from Forest Gate to Ilford
5 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 00:09, last bus 14:34 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 150 | 00:09 | 14:34 | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) |
| 25 | Stagecoach London | ~19 min | 150 | 00:50 | 16:42 | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) |
| 425 | Stagecoach London | ~19 min | 150 | 00:43 | 19:46 | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) |
| N25 | Stagecoach London | ~12 min | 98 | 01:17 | 05:45 | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~9 min | 32 | 01:19 | 05:37 | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) |
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 Ilford?
5 routes run directly from Forest Gate to Ilford: the 86 (Stagecoach London), the 25 (Stagecoach London), the 425 (Stagecoach London), the N25 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Forest Gate to Ilford?
Around 15 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Gate to Ilford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 86) leaves around 00:09 and the last around 14:34. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Gate to Ilford?
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.