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station information and facilities
Forest Gate
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 4. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There is an accessible toilet at this station, located in the booking hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Forest Gate
- Location for 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 Click here for map
FAQ: Travel from Forest Gate station (FOG)
Everything you need to know about Forest Gate station (FOG): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Forest Gate station offers accessibility services with staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Forest Gate station offers easy access to the lush green spaces of Wanstead Flats and the architectural beauty of the nearby Old Spotted Dog Ground.
Car rental services are not available at Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate station is approximately 0.62 kilometers from the city center.
You can reach the city center from Forest Gate by using rail replacement bus services departing from Romford Road Bus Stop E for westbound services or Romford Road Bus Stop F for eastbound services.
Arrive at Forest Gate station at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Forest Gate station is located on Woodgrange Road in Forest Gate, Greater London, with the postal code E7 0NF.
Parking is not available at Forest Gate station.
Train fares from Forest Gate to the nearest airport can vary depending on the time of booking and service selected.
Replacement bus services at Forest Gate station depart from Romford Road Bus Stop E for westbound services and Romford Road Bus Stop F for eastbound services.
Forest Gate station generally maintains safety during early morning and late evening hours, with regular security measures and patrols in place to ensure passenger security.
Forest Gate station typically includes facilities such as security measures and ticket checks as part of regular operations, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with ticketing requirements.
There is an accessible toilet at Forest Gate station, located in the booking hall.
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