How to get to and from Forest Gate by Public Transport

The nearest railway station is in Gloucester, which is served by trains from London Paddington (frequently with a change at Swindon), Cardiff and Birmingham (New Street). The railway station is just across the road from the central bus station, from which there are regular buses to Huntley. There are two different bus routes serving Huntley:

1. Red and White Buses, R38, Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye and Hereford. These buses leave Gloucester on the half hour from 0930 to 2030hrs (but not at 1930hrs) and take about 20 minutes to Huntley.

2. Cottrells Coaches, 24 or 25, Gloucester to Mitcheldean or Coleford. Cottrells buses are maroon and cream. The buses leave Gloucester on the hour from 0900 to 2000hrs, but there is no 1900hr service, and take about 20 minutes to get to Huntley.

Alight at the Red Lion pub and walk up the road for about 150 yards to Forest Gate on the left. If you want to be a bit cheeky you can ask the driver if he will stop at Forest Gate (especially if you have a lot of baggage) but don't be upset if he won't!

To get back to Gloucester from Huntley there is a bus stop opposite Forest Gate which operates for both routes. You must signal the bus to stop. The buses come by at 25 minutes 55 minutes past the hour, each hour from 0825 to 1925, except at 1825 and 1855hrs. Please be aware that country buses frequently run early as well as late, depending on how busy the route has been, and you should therefore allow at least 5 minutes leeway on these arrival times.

Coaches travel daily from London (Victoria Coach Station) and most other large cities to Gloucester, arriving at the Central bus station. Fares are much cheaper than the rail fares. Full details are obtainable from the National Coach Company in your area.

It is possible to hire a taxi from the railway station. Fares vary widely depending on the time of day and will cost more on a weekend. As a guide the price is likely to be in the range from £8.00 to about £15.00.