The average train between Croydon and Forest Gate takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Croydon 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 10 minutes between Croydon and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Croydon to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Croydon to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Forest Gate is 20.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 43 min.
