The average train between Grays and Forest Gate takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Grays to Forest Gate. 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 Grays and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


47 min • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes


48 min • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Forest Gate station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Grays to Forest Gate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.
Grays to Forest Gate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.
Book your Grays to Forest Gate train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Grays and Forest Gate is 22.5 km. The road distance is 29 km.
c2c operates a train from Grays to West Ham every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 25 min.