Trains from Lancaster
to Forest Gate
From £84.00
Lancaster to Forest Gateby train on average takes 3 hrs 39 mins
Lancaster to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £84.00* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 20:40
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Lancaster to Forest Gate train times
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Lancaster facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
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ShopsYes
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/0345 528 0253 -
AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameLancaster Car Park
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Spaces163
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces5
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces188
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
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Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Forest Gate facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
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TravelcardZone 3
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
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Waiting RoomNo
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
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ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services will depart from:
Romford Road Bus Stop E for Westbound services
Romford Road Bus Stop F for Eastbound services
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
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AvailableYes
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Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
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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.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0343 222 1234
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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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.
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Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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