What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Forest Gate is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Forest Gate via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Reading to Forest Gate?

The distance between Reading and Forest Gate is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Forest Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Reading to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Forest Gate train from?

Reading to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Forest Gate train arrive?

Reading to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Forest Gate is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Reading to Forest Gate.

Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

There are 19521+ hotels available in Forest Gate.

Reading to Forest Gate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Forest Gate by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Forest GateElizabeth
1h 9m
£15–44
Drive 48.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Forest Gate48.9 mi
1h 22m
£12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3Ra1
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Forest GateHeathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
2h 10m
£44–73
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Forest Gate48.9 mi
1h 22m
£140–170

Reading to Forest Gate by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Forest Gate via London Paddington in around 1h 9m.

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