The average train between Forest Gate and Leicester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Gate to Leicester. 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 30 minutes between Forest Gate and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Forest Gate to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Forest Gate to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Forest Gate to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Forest Gate and Leicester is 144.4 km. The road distance is 171 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 4m.