The average train between Braintree and Forest Gate takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 Braintree and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Braintree to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Braintree to Forest Gate train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Braintree and Forest Gate is 51.5 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Braintree to Stratford (London) every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 52 min.