The average train between Forest Gate and Reading takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Forest Gate to Reading. 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 15 minutes between Forest Gate and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
57 min • 1 change
53 min • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Forest Gate to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Forest Gate to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Forest Gate and Reading is 69.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Forest Gate to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 5m.
