The average train between Clapham Junction (Station) and Forest Gate takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Clapham Junction (Station) 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 Clapham Junction (Station) and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clapham Junction (Station) is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Clapham Junction (Station) to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Clapham Junction (Station) station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Clapham Junction (Station) to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Clapham Junction (Station) to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Clapham Junction (Station) to Forest Gate train tickets online with London Overground and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Clapham Junction (Station) and Forest Gate is 16.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Clapham Junction to Forest Gate via Whitechapel and Whitechapel Station in around 48 min.