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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Waterbeach to Forest Gate for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Waterbeach
- Departure station
- Waterbeach station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, CB25 9HT
Operators serving Waterbeach
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Facilities at Waterbeach
- Ticket Machines
- Waiting Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (free)
Explore the area around Waterbeach
- Denny Abbey
- Waterbeach Barracks
About your departure station
Established in 1847 as part of the Eastern Counties Railway, Waterbeach station serves this expanding village north of Cambridge.
The original wooden station was replaced in 1962 with brick buildings.
Recent development has increased commuter use.
Waterbeach represents how rural stations adapt to suburban growth pressures around expanding cities.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Waterbeach to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach and Forest Gate?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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