The average train between Forest Gate and Beckton takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is an hourly train service from Forest Gate to Beckton. 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 Forest Gate and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Beckton at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Beckton station via Beckton DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Forest Gate to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford DLR Station.
Forest Gate to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Beckton DLR Station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Beckton is 4.6 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Stratford DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min.