The average train between Rainham and Forest Gate takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rainham 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 Rainham and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


44 min • 2 changes


40 min • 2 changes


35 min • 2 changes


35 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Forest Gate station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Rainham to Forest Gate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Rainham (London) station.
Rainham to Forest Gate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.
Book your Rainham to Forest Gate train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Rainham and Forest Gate is 12.7 km. The road distance is 18 km.
c2c operates a train from Rainham (London) to West Ham every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 14 min.