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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Forest Gate to Leicester
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forest Gate to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Forest Gate to Leicester will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Forest Gate for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Forest Gate to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forest Gate to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 145 km
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Live departures
Forest Gate to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Forest Gate to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:54 Forest Gate | 2h28 | 07:22 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:03 Forest Gate | 2h19 | 07:22 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forest Gate to Leicester
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Trains from Forest Gate to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line from Forest Gate to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Forest Gate and Leicester from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Forest Gate to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forest Gate to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Forest Gate and Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 4. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There is an accessible toilet at this station, located in the booking hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Romford Road Bus Stop E for Westbound services Romford Road Bus Stop F for Eastbound services Click here for map
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ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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