The average train between Plumstead and Forest Gate takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Plumstead 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 Plumstead and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Plumstead to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Plumstead to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Book your Plumstead to Forest Gate train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Plumstead and Forest Gate is 8.6 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min.