Forest Gate Station live Elizabeth line departures
Zone 3 · Elizabeth
Live departures from Forest Gate Station
Elizabeth line departures
Severe DelaysLive line status at Forest Gate Station
Reliability at Forest Gate Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Elizabeth at 65.9%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Forest Gate Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Forest Gate Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Elizabeth
Stations near Forest Gate Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Forest Gate Station platform depth
at street level - this is a surface station
Street level
Forest Gate Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.
About Forest Gate Station
Station overview
Location
E7 0NFAccessibility
Step-free from street to all platforms via 3 lifts
What the symbols mean
- Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
- Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
- Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
- Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
- Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
- Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
- Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.
Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Identifier
910GFRSTGTData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
Common questions about Forest Gate Station
What fare zone is Forest Gate Station in?
Forest Gate Station is in Fare Zone 3. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Forest Gate Station?
Forest Gate Station is served by the Elizabeth line. Current status: Elizabeth (Severe Delays). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Forest Gate Station?
Forest Gate Station is at Woodgrange Road, Greater London, E7 0NF. See the About section for full location details.
Is Forest Gate Station step-free?
Yes - fully step-free. Step-free from street to all platforms via 3 lifts. Live disruption: Step free access is not available to platform 1 (towards Liverpool Street) due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live status before travelling. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Are there lifts at Forest Gate Station?
Yes - 3 standard-capacity lifts. Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.
Is there an accessible toilet at Forest Gate Station?
Yes - Forest Gate Station has an accessible toilet located in ticket hall.
Are there toilets at Forest Gate Station?
Yes - Forest Gate Station has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.
Which stations are near Forest Gate Station?
The closest alternative stations to Forest Gate Station are Wanstead Park (3 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Forest Gate Station open now?
Disruption reported at Forest Gate Station right now. Step free access is not available to platform 1 (towards Liverpool Street) due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Forest Gate Station had delays recently?
Lines through Forest Gate Station have logged 46 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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