Bus from Hackney (London) to Forest Gate (London)
2 direct routes · 37–58 min · first bus 04:17, last bus 00:17 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:17, last bus 00:17.
Next buses to Forest Gate (London) as of 21:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hackney, 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 | ~58 min | 111 | Sat 103 · Sun 86 | 04:17 | 00:17 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) | Green Street (E7) (Stop P) | — |
| 308 | Stagecoach London | ~37 min | 83 | Sat 72 · Sun 49 | 05:25 | 23:25 | Homerton Hospital (Stop F) | Wanstead Park Station (Stop J) | Stratford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hackney 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 Hackney to Forest Gate?
2 routes run directly from Hackney to Forest Gate: the 425 (Stagecoach London), the 308 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 425, 111 times each weekday — board at Clapton Pond (Stop E) and get off at Green Street (E7) (Stop P), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hackney to Forest Gate?
Between 37 minutes on the 308 and 58 on the 425, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hackney to Forest Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:17 and the last around 00:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hackney to Forest Gate?
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.