The average train between Luton and Forest Gate takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton 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 Luton and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Luton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Luton to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Luton and Forest Gate is 47.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 1m.