The average train between Brighton and Forest Gate takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton 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 every 20 minutes between Brighton and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 6:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 41m • 1 change
1h 39m • 1 change
1h 33m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Brighton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Brighton to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Brighton and Forest Gate is 81.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Farringdon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
