The cheapest and fastest trains from Forest Gate to Horley
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forest Gate to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Forest Gate to Horley will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Forest Gate for Horley every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Forest Gate to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forest Gate to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 43 km
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£16 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forest Gate to Horley
Trains from Forest Gate to Horley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Elizabeth Line from Forest Gate to Horley trainsThameslink, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Forest Gate and Horley from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Forest Gate to Horley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forest Gate to Horley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Forest Gate and Horley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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