The average train between Rainham and Forest Gate takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Rainham and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Rainham to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rainham (Kent) station.
Rainham to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Rainham to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Rainham and Forest Gate is 45.6 km. The road distance is 70 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdon hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 38m.