The average train between Beckton and Forest Gate takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Beckton to Forest Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Beckton and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Beckton is at 1:17 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Beckton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
The distance between Beckton and Forest Gate is 4.6 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Beckton DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min.