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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Ely:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Ely costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
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How to get from Cambridge to Ely by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Ely is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G009568:00 AM0h14Cambridge station (CBG)8:14 AMEly station (ELY)$41One-way0 transfers
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- G009568:00 AM0h14Cambridge station (CBG)8:14 AMEly station (ELY)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P768288:25 AM0h12Cambridge North (CMB)8:37 AMEly station (ELY)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G009599:00 AM0h14Cambridge station (CBG)9:14 AMEly station (ELY)$41One-way0 transfers
C933298:19 AM0h14Cambridge North (CMB)8:33 AMEly station (ELY)$91One-way0 transfers- C933358:49 AM0h14Cambridge North (CMB)9:03 AMEly station (ELY)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Ely:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Ely costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Ely as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Ely station (ELY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country to go to Ely by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country.
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