How to get from Colchester to Forest Gate
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We compared the ways to travel from Colchester to Forest Gate. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 43m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 71 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
71 km
Colchester to Forest Gate: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Colchester → LondontrainGreater Anglia·1h 08m
- 2London → Forest GatetrainElizabeth line·14m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Colchester to Forest Gate works
Start with a Greater Anglia train from Colchester to London, about 1h 8m. Transfer in London and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Forest Gate (14 min). In total it's roughly €23 over 1h 43m, 1 transfer.
Colchester to Forest Gate: common questions
How long does it take to get from Colchester to Forest Gate?
The most useful route takes about 1h 43m by train, 1 transfer.
How far is Forest Gate from Colchester?
About 71 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Colchester to Forest Gate cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Colchester to Forest Gate?
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line.
Can you get from Colchester to Forest Gate without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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