The average train between Woolwich and Forest Gate takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Woolwich 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 15 minutes between Woolwich and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 12:12 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Woolwich to Forest Gate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Woolwich to Forest Gate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Woolwich to Forest Gate train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Woolwich and Forest Gate is 8 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Forest Gate via Whitechapel Station in around 26 min.