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.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
102 km
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 19 buses that leave London for Ely on Sun, Aug 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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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FlixBusBuses from London to Ely run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 11 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 15m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Great Northern | Departure Time 07:24AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Ely buses for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:20 PM London | 1h15 | 10:35 PM Ely | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM London | 1h15 | 11:35 PM Ely | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM London | 3h50 | 2:20 AM Ely | 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 | |
NXA8 · NX728 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:55 AM 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 12:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX727 | 11:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h05 | 4:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 4:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX727 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h35 | 5:55 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 5:55 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX727 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h45 | 8:35 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 | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Mildenhall, King Street | 1 transfer | |
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Most London to Ely buses use the London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road to Mildenhall, King Street 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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