What are the train times from Forest Gate to Reading?
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
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05:34 Forest Gate | 06:46 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:44 Forest Gate | 07:10 Reading | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:03 Forest Gate | 07:11 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:11 Forest Gate | 07:15 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:18 Forest Gate | 07:23 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:26 Forest Gate | 07:32 Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
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