The average train between Bournemouth and Forest Gate takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Forest Gate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Bournemouth to Forest Gate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Forest Gate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Forest Gate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bournemouth and Forest Gate is 161.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
