The average train between Erith and Forest Gate takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Erith 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 Erith and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 6m • 2 changes
44 min • 2 changes
49 min • 2 changes
38 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Erith to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Abbey Wood station.
Erith to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Erith to Forest Gate train tickets online with Southeastern and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Erith and Forest Gate is 12.9 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Forest Gate via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and Whitechapel Station in around 39 min.
