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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Forest Gate to Old Street for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Forest Gate
- Departure station
- Forest Gate station guide
- Address
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- Forest Gate, London E7 0NF
Operators serving Forest Gate
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Forest Gate
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking
Explore the area around Forest Gate
- Wanstead Flats
About your departure station
Built in 1840 as part of the Great Eastern Railway's expansion, Forest Gate became crucial for East London's suburban growth.
The station represents diverse urban communities where transport needs constantly evolve.
Forest Gate's story reflects the area's social changes, from Victorian suburb to multicultural inner city district, with the railway maintaining essential connections.
Recent Elizabeth line upgrades have transformed the station's capacity and role in London's transport network.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Forest Gate to Old Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Forest Gate as your departure station and Old Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Forest Gate and Old Street?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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