The average train between Forest Gate and Big Ben takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Forest Gate to Big Ben. 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 Forest Gate and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 12:18 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

29 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Big Ben station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Forest Gate to Big Ben train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Big Ben train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Westminster station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Big Ben is 11.7 km. The road distance is 13 km.
There is no direct connection from Forest Gate to Big Ben. However, you can take the train to Whitechapel Station, walk to Whitechapel station, take the subway to Westminster station, then walk to Big Ben.