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Trains from Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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80

train journeys
per day

28

miles (45 kms)

58 mins

fastest journey

00:11 / 00:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 80 scheduled rail journeys between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 80 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport is approximately 28 miles (45 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 4 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 58 mins.

Journeys from Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:11
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    01:56
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    02:30
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:34
    1 hrs 1 change
    06:34
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:44
    1 hrs 1 change
    06:44
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:03
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    07:04
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:11
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    07:14
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    07:34
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:44
    1 hrs 1 change
    07:44
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:04
    1 hrs 1 change
    08:04
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:14
    1 hrs 1 change
    08:14
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:36
    58 mins 1 change
    08:34
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:46
    58 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:54
    1 hrs 1 change
    08:54
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:06
    58 mins 1 change
    09:04
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:16
    58 mins 1 change
    09:14
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:36
    58 mins 1 change
    09:34
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:46
    58 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:01
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    10:04
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:14
    1 hrs 1 change
    10:14
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:31
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Forest Gate
    Gatwick Airport
    Forest Gate to Gatwick Airport

About Forest Gate Station

Station name Forest Gate (FOG)
Address Forest Gate station, Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, Greater London, E7 0NF
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:40
Saturday 06:40 - 18:40
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 80 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:11.

First class tickets on trains between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Forest Gate & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 80 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Forest Gate and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.