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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Marston Green to Forest Gate for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Marston Green
- Departure station
- Marston Green station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Marston Green B37 7AA
Operators serving Marston Green
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Facilities at Marston Green
- Ticket Machine
- Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (40 spaces)
Explore the area around Marston Green
- Sheldon Country Park
- Birmingham Airport
About your departure station
Opened in 1884 by the Midland Railway, Marston Green served Birmingham's eastern expansion.
The station was rebuilt in 1965 with modernist design.
Marston Green's history reflects the city's suburban growth patterns.
The station remains important for local travel and airport workers, though facilities are basic.
Its survival represents the value of maintaining rail access for communities between major urban centers.
Recent housing developments and airport expansion have increased usage, securing Marston Green's future as a vital link in the West Midlands' transport network.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Marston Green to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Marston Green 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 Marston Green and Forest Gate?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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