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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Ely is to line 86 bus and bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Ely. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Ely via Farringdon station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Ilford to Ely?

The distance between Ilford and Ely is 80 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Ely without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Ilford to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Ely train from?

Ilford to Ely train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Ely?

The best way to get from Ilford to Ely is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Ilford to Ely train arrive?

Ilford to Ely train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Ely is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ilford to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 769+ hotels available in Ely.

Ilford to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 58m
£24–53
Line 86 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Stratford Bus Station86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk066
3h 19m
£13–24
Drive 68.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Ely68.4 mi
1h 11m
£17–25
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Farringdon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 26m
£17–52
Line 123 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Road Ilford to Tottenham Hale Bus Station123
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to CambridgeLondon Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 37m
£15–55

Ilford to Ely by train and subway

223Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Ely via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Ely via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway station, and Cambridge in around 3h 19m.

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