The average train between Northolt and Forest Gate takes 1h and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Northolt 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 Northolt and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Northolt is at 12:11 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Northolt to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Northolt station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Northolt to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northolt station.
Northolt to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Stratford station.
The distance between Northolt and Forest Gate is 27.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Northolt station to Stratford station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £18–60 and the journey takes 51 min.