The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Forest Gate takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) 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 15 minutes between London City Airport (LCY) and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
London City Airport (LCY) to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Forest Gate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Forest Gate station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Forest Gate is 5.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Forest Gate via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford in around 23 min.