The average train between Forest Gate and Waltham Abbey takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Forest Gate to Waltham Abbey. 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 Forest Gate and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Waltham Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Forest Gate to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Forest Gate to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Forest Gate to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Forest Gate and Waltham Abbey is 15.3 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Waltham Cross hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 22 min.