🚌 Bus from Ilford to Forest Gate
5 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 00:07, last bus 14:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Stagecoach London | ~24 min | 150 | 00:07 | 14:40 | Hainault Street (Stop V) |
| 425 | Stagecoach London | ~22 min | 150 | 00:00 | 18:43 | Hainault Street (Stop V) |
| 86 | Stagecoach London | ~20 min | 148 | 00:28 | 14:41 | Hainault Street (Stop V) |
| N25 | Stagecoach London | ~12 min | 81 | 00:13 | 04:01 | Hainault Street (Stop V) |
| N86 | Stagecoach London | ~13 min | 32 | 00:56 | 05:16 | Hainault Street (Stop V) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilford 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 Ilford to Forest Gate?
5 routes run directly from Ilford to Forest Gate: the 25 (Stagecoach London), the 425 (Stagecoach London), the 86 (Stagecoach London), the N25 (Stagecoach London), the N86 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Ilford to Forest Gate?
Around 24 minutes on the 25, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilford to Forest Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 25) leaves around 00:07 and the last around 14:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilford 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.