The average train between Colchester and Forest Gate takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester 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 Colchester and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Colchester to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Colchester to Forest Gate train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Colchester and Forest Gate is 71.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 38 min.
