The average train between 125th Street and Forest Hills takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from 125th Street to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between 125th Street and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 125th Street is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

54 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from 125th Street to Forest Hills? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from 125th Street to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from 125th Street station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Lexington Avenue/59th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
125th Street to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125th Street station.
125th Street to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.
The distance between 125th Street and Forest Hills is 12.3 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a subway from 125th Street to Forest Hills-71 Av via Lexington Avenue/59th Street in around 42 min.