Trains from Gathurst
to Forest Gate
From £82.60
Gathurst to Forest Gateby train on average takes 3 hrs 41 mins
Gathurst to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £82.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Gathurst at 06:30
- Last train leaves Gathurst at 20:30
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Gathurst to Forest Gate train times
| Last updated: 00:26:05
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:30 Gathurst On Time | 10:53 Forest Gate On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 23m, 4 changes | ||
07:30 Gathurst On Time | 12:08 Forest Gate On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 38m, 4 changes | ||
08:58 Gathurst On Time | 13:15 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single (First Class), Northern | 4h 17m, 4 changes | ||
09:57 Gathurst On Time | 14:00 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 3m, 4 changes | ||
10:30 Gathurst On Time | 15:00 Forest Gate On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 30m, 4 changes |
Gathurst facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Buses will Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Gathurst Road at the top of the station approach road (Ackhurst Lane). (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Southport)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces5
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- TypeLockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesWigan Wallgate
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Access onto platform 2 is via a steep ramp with no handrail, access onto platform 1 is step free from the car park, transfer between both platforms involves the use of Gathurst Road
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Forest Gate facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
- TravelcardZone 3
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
- ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2LwZxlmhAAVLG1H3DF7NIN/10059b53f1247664638ae40d817858a2/CRL-089-091-DR-B-Forest-Gate.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- AvailableYes
- Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Visual and audible customer information is available via customer Information Screens (CIS), public announcements (PA) and staff at this station.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Platform 2
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0343 222 1234
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Step Free Access
- Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Staff ramp assistance is always available.
- Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
- Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
