Forest Gate to South Kensington - travel options by train and buses

Starting at: Forest Gate

• Take the TfL Rail to Liverpool Street Station
• Change at London Liverpool Street Rail Station
• Take the Hammersmith & City line to Aldgate East
• Change at Aldgate East Underground Station
• Take the District line to South Kensington
• Change at South Kensington Underground Station

Arrive at: South Kensington

Journey time between Forest Gate and South Kensington averages at 43 minutes

Stations passed through from Forest Gate

  • Maryland Rail Station
  • Stratford (London) Rail Station
  • London Liverpool Street Rail Station

Local disruptions

FOREST GATE STATION: The ticket office has reduced opening hours to protect customers and staff. Weekdays 06:10-10:10 & 15:00-19:00. Saturday 08:00-16:00. Sunday 09:30-15:40

Ticket price information

Fares between two stations may vary depending on the direction of travel, time of day and day of the week.

We charge higher fares at the busiest times of the day (usually between 06:30 and 09:30, and between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday).

When you pay as you go, you must touch your contactless or Oyster card on a yellow reader at the start and end of your journey.

Some journeys are charged via Zone 1 regardless of the route taken.

If your journey avoids Zone 1 and you see a pink card reader when changing trains, touch your contactless or Oyster card on it to pay the right fare.

Return journey: South Kensington to Forest Gate

Note, the results are provided by TfL Open Data, but you should check before travelling in case of disruptions.

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