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Forest Gate Train Station

Forest Gate Train Station

Forest Gate

Forest Gate station

Woodgrange Road
Forest Gate
Greater London
E7 0NF

Ticket office opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 06:10 to 19:40
Saturday - 06:40 to 18:40
Sunday - 08:10 to 15:40

GET DIRECTIONS

Forest Gate at a glance

  • Car parking
  • Waiting room
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Impaired Access Staff
  • Impaired Access Step-Free Access
  • Cycle storage availability
  • Seated area
Live Departures
Live Arrivals
Time Destination Platform

Station Details

  • Accessibility

    • Accessible Public Telephones No
    • Accessible Taxis No
    • First Class Lounge No
    • Help Points YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
    • Impared Access Staff YES Yes
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
    • Induction Loop No
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down No
    • National Key Toilets YES Yes
    • Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
    • Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
    • Customer Help Point Help points on platform 1 & 2
    • Helpline No
    • Helpline Contact Details

      0343 222 1234


    • Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate

      Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation

    • National Key Toilets

      An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.

    • Step Free Access
      • Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
      • Staff ramp assistance is always available.
      • Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
      • Wheelchairs available from first to last train.


      Coverage: whole Station
    • Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
    • Staff Help

      Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.

  • Baggage Services

    • Left Luggage: Available No
    • Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  • Bus information

    • Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
    • Bus Service: Note 25 & 86 to Stratford from Bus Stop Q308 to Stratford from Bus stop C
      25 to Ilford & 86 to Romford from Bus Stop F
      Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/static/documents/content/Forest%20Gate%20MAP.pdf)
  • Cycle Storage

    • Availability No
    • Closed Circuit TV No
    • Location

      Platform 2

    • Sheltered YES Yes
    • Spaces No
    • Type Stands
  • Dining and Shopping

    • Dining & Shopping: Shops No
    • Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
  • Phones, Internet & Wi-fi

    • Station Amenities: Telephone No
    • Web Kiosk: Available No
    • Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around Forest Gate station (http://btopenzone.hotspot-directory.com )
  • Restrooms

    • Toilets YES Yes
    • Baby Change No
    • Toilets Note

      An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.

  • Station Location & Directions

    • Latitude 51.5494371822
    • Longitude 0.0243617394
  • Station Seating Areas

    • Seated Area: Note

      Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.

      Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.

  • Station Information

    • ATM No
    • Baby Change No
    • Bureau De Change No
    • Lost Property YES Yes
    • Post Box No
    • Shops No
    • Seated Area YES Yes
    • Station Buffet YES Yes
    • Showers No
    • Trolley No
    • Wifi No
    • Waiting Room No
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    • Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Customer Service Note 0343 222 1234
    • Lost Property Note Excluding Bank Holidays
    • Lost Property Number 0343 222 1234
    • Staffing Level YES Yes
  • Ticketing Hours

    • Ticket Office Hours Monday - Friday - 06:10 to 19:40
      Saturday - 06:40 to 18:40
      Sunday - 08:10 to 15:40
  • Ticketing Services & Information

    • Oyster Pre-Pay YES Yes
    • Ticket Machine YES Yes
    • Oyster Notes

      Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.

    • Penalty Fares LE
    • Smartcard Notes Smartcard Issued: No
      Smartcard Validator: No

      Travelling with Contactless is available.

  • Other transportation

    • Rail Replacement Services

      Rail replacement bus services will depart from:

      Romford Road Bus Stop E for Westbound services

      Romford Road Bus Stop F for Eastbound services


      Rail Replacement Map: https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2 Lw Zxlmh A A V L G1 H3 D F7 N I N/10059b53f1247664638ae40d817858a2/ C R L-089-091- D R- B- Forest- Gate.pdf

Local Information

Local Information

FAQ’s

    How do I book a ticket?

    You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)

    Can I get a refund if my plans change?

    You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central. 

     

    Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.

     

    If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.

     

    Find out more here.

    Do you offer travel assistance?

    Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.

    How can I contact lost property?

    If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.