🚌 Bus from Hackney to Forest Gate
2 direct routes · about 61 min · first bus 00:00, last bus 18:46 (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 | ~61 min | 150 | 00:00 | 18:46 | Nightingale Road (E5) (Stop N) |
| 308 | Stagecoach London | ~44 min | 131 | 05:20 | 23:20 | Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road (Stop S) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Hackney to Forest Gate?
Around 61 minutes on the 425, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hackney to Forest Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 425) leaves around 00:00 and the last around 18:46. Check the route timetable 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.