What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Forest Gate is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Forest Gate station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Forest Gate Station via Parkside and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Forest Gate via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Ely to Forest Gate?

The distance between Ely and Forest Gate is 79 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Forest Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Ely to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Ely to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Forest Gate bus from?

Ely to Forest Gate bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Forest Gate train from?

Ely to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Forest Gate?

The best way to get from Ely to Forest Gate is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Ely to Forest Gate bus arrive?

Ely to Forest Gate bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Forest Gate train arrive?

Ely to Forest Gate train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Forest Gate is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ely to Forest Gate.

How do I get a train ticket from Ely to Forest Gate?

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Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

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Ely to Forest Gate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Forest Gate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 41m
£22–51
Train via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
2h 17m
£17–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
2h 13m
£25–47
Drive 68.6 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Forest Gate68.6 mi
1h 13m
£18–25
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Stratford City Bus StationUk066
3h 4m

Ely to Forest Gate by train and subway

240Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

Great Northern operates a train from Ely to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Forest Gate Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Stratford City Bus Station in around 3h 4m.

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