The average train between Dover and Forest Gate takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Dover to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Dover to Forest Gate train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Dover and Forest Gate is 101.2 km. The road distance is 118 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 57 min.