The average train between Forest Gate and Erith takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Forest Gate to Erith. 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 Forest Gate and Erith. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Erith at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


54 min • 2 changes

47 min • 2 changes

54 min • 2 changes

47 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Forest Gate to Erith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Erith. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Erith station via Erith. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Forest Gate to Erith train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Arsenal station.
Forest Gate to Erith train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Erith station.
Book your Forest Gate to Erith train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Forest Gate and Erith is 12.9 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erith every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 1h 21m.