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Reading to Forest Gate train route details

First train
04:35

Last train
23:52

Journey time
1h 1m

Distance
45 miles

Price
€20.15*
What are the next train times from Reading to Forest Gate?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Reading to Forest Gate happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
07:57 Reading | 09:04 Forest Gate | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:02 Reading | 09:09 Forest Gate | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:09 Reading | 11:01 Forest Gate | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:10 Reading | 09:14 Forest Gate | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:14 Reading | 09:19 Forest Gate | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:18 Reading | 09:24 Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Forest Gate from Reading this week
Fares from Reading to Forest Gate usually average around €20.15, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Forest Gate

Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Reading to Forest Gate more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Reading to Forest Gate. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travellers

Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times

Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets combine flexibility with value, letting you travel on any 8 days within a 28-day period. It's an ideal choice if you don't commute every day but want discounted fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.












