How to get from Forest Gate to Barking by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Forest Gate to Barking in London: take the OVERGROUND train from Wanstead Park station to Barking station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £3.00.

16min£3.00
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Wanstead Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wanstead Park
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Barking Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to train station Barking
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Forest Gate to Barking in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Forest Gate station to Ilford station. Next, take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

23min£4.75
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - SL2SL2
Walk to Barking
Leaves from Forest Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Barking
    Walk to
    Barking
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Gate to Barking

The distance between Forest Gate, London and Barking, London is approximately 2.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Gate to Barking by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forest Gate

Forest Gate is located at Forest Gate, London and the nearest public transport station is Forest Gate Station (A).

Tube stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Upton Park
  • Plaistow

Train stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Maryland
  • Stratford

Bus stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Forest Gate Station (A)
  • Forest Gate Station (D)
  • Forest Gate Station (B)

DLR stations close to Forest Gate:

  • Stratford High Street

Public transport stations close to Barking, London

Barking is located at Barking, London and the nearest public transport station is Sunningdale Avenue (U).

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • Barking
  • Upney
  • East Ham

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Sunningdale Avenue (U)
  • Vicarage Field Shopping Centre (EL)
  • Vicarage Field Shopping Centre (EN)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Forest Gate to Barking in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Forest Gate station to Ilford station. Next, take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

23min£4.75
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - SL2SL2
Walk to Barking
Leaves from Forest Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Gate
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Barking
    Walk to
    Barking
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Barking?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Gate to Barking?

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line SL2.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Barking?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Forest Gate in Forest Gate to Barking in London in 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Gate to Barking?

    The OVERGROUND train line goes from Wanstead Park station near Forest Gate in Forest Gate to Barking Riverside station near Barking in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Gate to Barking by train?

    The total travel time between Forest Gate in Forest Gate and Barking in London by train is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Gate to get to Barking?

    Get on the OVERGROUND train from the Wanstead Park station near Forest Gate in Forest Gate.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Gate and Barking?

    Get off the train at the Barking Riverside station, which is closest to Barking in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Forest Gate to Barking?

    The ride from Forest Gate to Barking costs £3.00.

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