Forest Gate station's first incarnation opened in 1840, but didn't last long, closing just three years later. Locals weren't entirely pleased, and sustained pressure led to a reopening in 1846. The station has remained open ever since. Today it's a busy commuter station serving a residential district in the east London borough of Newham.
The first thing that strikes you about Forest Gate is the abundance of terrace houses and green spaces. It's a quaint and quiet suburb but there's also much to do within the area's streets. Throughout the 20th century The Upper Cut Club - where Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Pink Floyd once played - was the area's major draw, but today Forest Gate is a foodie haven, and a particular favourite with lovers of Indian food.
Forest Gate station's concourse is off Woodgrange Road, and has a couple of ticket machines, with a staffed ticket office through a set of doors to the right. The staircase directly ahead of the entrance leads down on to platform 2 (towards Shenfield), with another staircase to the left leading to platform 1 (towards London Liverpool Street). If you're coming by bike, there's a rack on platform 2.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
to London Liverpool Street | Elizabeth line | 05:15 | 1 | On time |
to London Liverpool Street | Elizabeth line | 05:22 | 1 | On time |
to London Paddington | Elizabeth line | 05:34 | 1 | On time |
to Shenfield | Elizabeth line | 05:35 | 2 | On time |
to HEATHROW TERMINAL 4 (RAIL STATION ONLY) | Elizabeth line | 05:44 | 1 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from Shenfield | Elizabeth line | 05:15 | 1 | On time |
from Gidea Park | Elizabeth line | 05:22 | 1 | On time |
from Shenfield | Elizabeth line | 05:34 | 1 | On time |
from London Liverpool Street | Elizabeth line | 05:35 | 2 | On time |
from Gidea Park | Elizabeth line | 05:44 | 1 | On time |