The average train between Reading and Forest Gate Station takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Forest Gate Station. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Forest Gate Station. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Forest Gate Station at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 40m • 1 change
1h 13m • 1 change
1h 5m • 1 change
58 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Forest Gate Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Forest Gate Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Reading to Forest Gate Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Forest Gate Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Reading to Forest Gate Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Forest Gate Station is 69.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Forest Gate via London Paddington in around 1h 9m.
