The average train between Leicester and Forest Gate takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Forest Gate. 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 Leicester and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Forest Gate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Leicester to Forest Gate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Forest Gate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Leicester to Forest Gate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Leicester and Forest Gate is 144.4 km. The road distance is 171 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m.