The average train between Dunstable and Forest Gate takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dunstable 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 20 minutes between Dunstable and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 6:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Dunstable to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Dunstable to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Dunstable and Forest Gate is 53 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 4m.