Forest Gate
Forest Gate is a Zone 3 station on the Shenfield branch of the Elizabeth line, with step-free access and trains from 05:14 to 01:06 Monday to Saturday.
A local station near Wanstead Flats - usually quiet.
Next trains
Connecting…
Westbound· Heathrow & Reading
Eastbound· Abbey Wood & Shenfield
First & last trains
Monday–Saturday
05:14 – 01:06
Sunday
06:11 – 01:06
Scheduled times from the national timetable - the first and last Elizabeth line trains calling here, in either direction. Planned engineering work (especially at weekends) can change them, so check the live board on the day. See every departure time for Forest Gate, first & last trains or the Shenfield branch timetable.
Fares & journey times
See journey times from Forest Gate to any Elizabeth line station, or single fares from Forest Gate with contactless or Oyster.
Quiet times & luggage
Typical weekday, by hour - greener is quieter, with more room for luggage.
Trains are usually quiet - easy to find a seat. Good with luggage: Forest Gate scores 4/5 for travelling with luggage - around 10:00 is usually the easiest time.
Along the line
Neighbouring Elizabeth line stations. See the full map or live line status.