INTRODUCTION

Address: 252–256 Romford Road, London, E7 9HZ

Step In Education is based in Forest Gate, East London, and is easy to reach by public transport. The nearest station is Forest Gate station, served by the Elizabeth line, and the college is also well connected by local bus routes including 25, 86, 425, N25 and N86.

The college benefits from convenient transport links to all major London airports. London City Airport is the closest (approximately 20–30 minutes away), while Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport can typically be reached within 1 to 1.5 hours by train.

If you are travelling from abroad, please refer to the guidance below for step-by-step directions to the college.

🚆 By Train (Recommended – fastest and easiest)

  • Take the Elizabeth line directly from Heathrow (Terminals 2, 3, 4 or 5).
  • Travel eastbound towards Shenfield.
  • Get off at Forest Gate station.
  • Walk about 5–7 minutes to the college on Romford Road.

⏱ Duration: 60–70 minutes

✔ This is the simplest route with no changes.

🚌 By Bus (Cheapest option)

  • Take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Central London (e.g. Charing Cross).
  • Then take another bus towards Romford / Forest Gate.

⏱ Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

✔ Buses in London require contactless card or Oyster card (cash is not accepted).

🚆 By Train (Recommended)

  • Take a train from Gatwick Airport to London (usually Victoria or London Bridge).
  • Change to the Elizabeth line (via central London such as Farringdon).
  • Travel to Forest Gate.

⏱ Duration: 60-75 minutes

🚌 By Bus

  • Take a coach or bus to Central London (e.g. Victoria Coach Station).
  • Then take a bus or train towards Forest Gate / Romford Road.

⏱ Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

🚆 By Train (Recommended)

  • Take the Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street.
  • From Liverpool Street, take the Elizabeth line to Forest Gate.

⏱ Duration: 45 – 60 minutes

🚌 By Bus

  • Take a coach (e.g. National Express) to Stratford or Liverpool Street.
  • Then take a local bus (25, 86, 425) to Romford Road.

⏱ Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

🚆 By Train (Recommended)

  • Take the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) from the airport.
  • Change at Stratford.
  • Take the Elizabeth line to Forest Gate.

⏱ Duration: 20 – 30 minutes

🚌 By Bus

  • Take a local bus to Stratford.
  • Then take a bus (25, 86, 425) towards Forest Gate / Romford Road.

⏱ Duration: 40 – 60 minutes

  • Exit the station and walk to Romford Road (A118).
  • The college is about 5–7 minutes walk from the station.

Nearby bus stops include Sprowston Road and Woodgrange Road, both within a short walking distance.

  • Use a contactless bank card or Oyster card for all public transport.
  • Google Maps or TfL Journey Planner can help with real-time routes.
  • The Elizabeth line is the easiest way to reach East London from most airports.