Train Forest Gate to York from £71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Gate and York takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Gate to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m

Duration

195 mi

Distance

£71

Average price

Every 30 minutes

Frequency

Forest Gate to York train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Forest Gate and York. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:33 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:33 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:33 PM → 1:48 AM
Arrives next day
3h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:11 AM → 8:02 AM
7h 51m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Forest Gate to York.

Launch map view

Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and York, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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