The average train between Chelmsford and Forest Gate takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Chelmsford to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Chelmsford to Forest Gate train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Chelmsford and Forest Gate is 37 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 27 min.