Cambridgeshire Clanger
Cambridgeshire clanger is a baked suet pastry with savoury filling at one end and sweet jam or fruit at the other, created as a portable farm worker meal.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ely will cost around CHF 47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 12.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 23 buses from London to Ely, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from London to Ely run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 5 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Ely.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 50 |
Operator Great Northern | Departure Time 07:24AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF 51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 7 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Ely buses for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX025 · NX728 | 3:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 7h05 | 10:55 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX728 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX728 | 6:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h45 | 12:35 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX728 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 2:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX727 | 9:55 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h30 | 2:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 12:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 10:55 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h40 | 4:35 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 4:35 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX727 | 12:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h00 | 6:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h35 | 3:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX727 | 3:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h25 | 9:00 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 9:00 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h45 | 6:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:30 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 7:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h05 | 12:25 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:25 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 10:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h15 | 2:35 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 2:35 AM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Cambridgeshire clanger is a baked suet pastry with savoury filling at one end and sweet jam or fruit at the other, created as a portable farm worker meal.
Ely plum bread is a lightly spiced fruit loaf long linked with nearby cathedral city baking traditions, usually sliced and served with butter.
Fenland celery is a historic local crop from the rich peat soils around Ely, prized for its crisp texture and strong flavour in salads and soups.
Well-regarded independent restaurant and deli focused on seasonal British ingredients, small plates and a cosy neighbourhood feel.
Riverside brasserie at Poets House known for polished British dishes, cocktails and a smart yet relaxed setting near Ely Cathedral.
Popular waterside pub on the Great Ouse serving hearty pub meals, fish dishes and drinks with relaxed marina views.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be limited and pricier in peak periods, but dining and local transport are usually manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants often add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ely by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ely, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Ely buses use the London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road to station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ely bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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