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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Burnham to Forest Gate for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Burnham
- Departure station
- Burnham station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, SL1 6DR
Operators serving Burnham
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Facilities at Burnham
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£4/day)
Explore the area around Burnham
- Burnham Beeches
- Dorney Court
About your departure station
Opened in 1857 by the Great Western Railway, Burnham station serves this Thames side town near Slough.
The original Brunel designed station was replaced in 1892 with the current brick buildings featuring distinctive GWR architectural details.
Burnham became important for commuters working at nearby trading estates.
The station retains traditional features including its canopy and signal box.
Recent accessibility improvements have modernized facilities while preserving historic character.
Burnham exemplifies how suburban Thames Valley stations evolved from rural stops to busy commuter hubs, adapting to Londons expanding metropolitan area while maintaining their original railway heritage.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Burnham to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Burnham as your departure station and Forest Gate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Burnham and Forest Gate?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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