The average train between Forest Gate and Croydon takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Forest Gate to Croydon. 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 15 minutes between Forest Gate and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 1:03 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 15m • 1 change
44 min • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Croydon station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Forest Gate to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Forest Gate to Croydon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Forest Gate and Croydon is 20.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Forest Gate to East Croydon via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 44 min.
