The average train between Gatwick Airport and Forest Gate takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Gatwick Airport to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Forest Gate is 45.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 59 min.
