The average train between Forest Gate and Erith takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 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 30 minutes between Forest Gate and Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Erith at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


55 min • 2 changes
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1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 1m • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


47 min • 2 changes


47 min • 2 changes
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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 48 min.
Forest Gate to Erith train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard 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) and Southeastern.
The distance between Forest Gate and Erith is 12.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Erith every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £10–22 and the journey takes 1h 14m.