The average train between Southwark and Forest Gate takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Southwark 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 10 minutes between Southwark and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwark is at 10:47 AM which arrives into Forest Gate at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Southwark to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southwark station.
Southwark to Forest Gate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Stratford station.
Book your Southwark to Forest Gate train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Southwark and Forest Gate is 10.3 km. The road distance is 15 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Southwark station to Stratford station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–28 and the journey takes 20 min.