The average train between Waltham Abbey and Forest Gate takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Waltham Abbey station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Waltham Abbey to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.
Waltham Abbey to Forest Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Waltham Abbey to Forest Gate train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Waltham Abbey and Forest Gate is 15.3 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Waltham Cross to Stratford (London) hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 24 min.