The average train between Newhaven and Forest Gate takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newhaven 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 30 minutes between Newhaven and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Newhaven to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Newhaven Town station.
Newhaven to Forest Gate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Newhaven to Forest Gate train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Newhaven and Forest Gate is 84.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Forest Gate via Brighton, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 2h 15m.