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Compare prices and tickets Forest Gate to Maidenhead by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forest Gate to Maidenhead
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Forest Gate to Maidenhead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 6m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:28 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from Forest Gate to Maidenhead trainsTfl Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between Forest Gate and Maidenhead from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£25
Tfl Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
£21
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Forest Gate to Maidenhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forest Gate to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, a day trip from Forest Gate to Maidenhead is feasible. The journey takes 1h 6m and covers 52 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
A two-day visit to Maidenhead is usually sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Thames Path, Maidenhead Heritage Centre, and nearby sites like Cliveden House.
Booking trains from Forest Gate to Maidenhead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Forest Gate to Maidenhead primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, with sections passing through residential and industrial zones. While it may offer glimpses of the countryside and some greenery as you approach Maidenhead, it is not generally considered a particularly scenic route.
The cost of a train ticket from Forest Gate to Maidenhead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Maidenhead is by train, costing approximately £25.
The train station in Forest Gate that goes to Maidenhead is Forest Gate station (FOG), and it arrives at Maidenhead station (MAI).
The train distance from Forest Gate to Maidenhead is 52 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Forest Gate to Maidenhead.
The train journey from Forest Gate to Maidenhead covers a distance of 52 km and takes approximately 1h 6m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Forest Gate to Maidenhead.
The first train from Forest Gate to Maidenhead leaves at 0:03.
To travel from Forest Gate to Maidenhead, you can take a train.
The last train from Forest Gate to Maidenhead departs at 23:28.
Trains from Forest Gate to Maidenhead run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Forest Gate to Maidenhead.
There is no night train service from Forest Gate to Maidenhead.
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Important Stations and Airports in Forest Gate and Maidenhead
Forest Gate
Maidenhead
The major train station for departures in Forest Gate is Forest Gate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Forest Gate for your trip from Forest Gate to Maidenhead.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Forest Gate
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Maidenhead is Maidenhead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidenhead for your journey to Maidenhead from Forest Gate.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Maidenhead
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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