What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to Tilbury?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Tilbury is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Tilbury?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Tilbury is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Calcutta Road via Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN), Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Tilbury Town via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Ely to Tilbury?

The distance between Ely and Tilbury is 98 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Tilbury without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Ely to Tilbury?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Ely to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Tilbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Tilbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Ely to Tilbury is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Ely to Tilbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ely to Tilbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Tilbury is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Ely to Tilbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Ely to Tilbury?

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Where can I stay near Tilbury?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Tilbury.

Ely to Tilbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, bus, and line 300 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Tilbury 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 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Tilbury TownLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 30m
£26–56
Drive 79.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Tilbury79.1 mi
1h 24m
£20–29
Line 9 bus, bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
5h 2m
Train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Town
2h 56m
£34–78

Ely to Tilbury by train and subway

240Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Tilbury, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Tilbury Town via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Calcutta Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN), Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 2m.

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