The average train between Maidstone and Forest Gate takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 hourly between Maidstone and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Maidstone to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Maidstone to Forest Gate train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Maidstone and Forest Gate is 46.6 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Forest Gate via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford in around 1h 29m.