Southend Central to Forest Gate by train
| First train | 09:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:05 | |
| Departure station | Southend Central | |
| Arrival station | Forest Gate | |
| Journey time | From 1h 3m | |
| Distance | 30 miles (48 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Taking the train from Southend Central to Forest Gate in 1 hour 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southend Central to Forest Gate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 30 miles (48 km) from Southend Central to Forest Gate by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with c2c or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Southend Central to Forest Gate in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Forest Gate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Southend Central to Forest Gate
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southend Central to Forest Gate is right for you.
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