The average train between Lewisham and Forest Gate takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Lewisham 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 10 minutes between Lewisham and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 11:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewisham is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewisham to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Lewisham station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
Lewisham to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from North Greenwich station.
Lewisham to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Forest Gate station.
The distance between Lewisham and Forest Gate is 10.1 km. The road distance is 7 km.
There is no direct connection from Lewisham to Forest Gate. However, you can take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford, then take the train to Forest Gate.