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

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Ely is to bus which costs £14 - £30 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Ely. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Ely via Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Ely?

The distance between Forest Gate and Ely is 78 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Ely without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Forest Gate to Ely, including transfers.

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

Forest Gate to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Farringdon station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Ely?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Ely is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £30 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Ely train arrive?

Forest Gate to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Ely is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Forest Gate to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 790+ hotels available in Ely.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 50m
£35–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Cambridgebus Uk066
2. Take the bus from The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride to The Busway stationbus A
3h 20m
£14–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 36m
£27–52
Drive 68.6 mi
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Elycar 68.6 mi
1h 14m
£17–25
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 21m
£40–85

Forest Gate to Ely by train and subway

233Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Park Station to Ely via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Cambridge, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway station, and Cambridge in around 3h 20m.

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