The average train between Forest Gate and Hackney takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Forest Gate to Hackney. 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 10 minutes between Forest Gate and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 12:38 PM which arrives into Hackney at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Hackney station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Forest Gate to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Homerton station.
Book your Forest Gate to Hackney train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Forest Gate and Hackney is 5.1 km. The road distance is 5 km.
You can take a train from Forest Gate to Homerton via Stratford (London) in around 14 min.