How to travel from Ely to Cambridge

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Compare bus and train for Ely to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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from Ely to Cambridge

How to get from Ely to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ely to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaLE482800
    9:15 AM0h39
    Ely station (ELY)
    9:54 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greater AngliaLE482800
    9:15 AM0h39
    Ely station (ELY)
    9:54 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great NorthernGN262500
    9:13 AM0h37
    Ely station (ELY)
    9:50 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great NorthernGN262600
    8:43 AM0h37
    Ely station (ELY)
    9:20 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryXC102300
    8:32 AM0h40
    Ely station (ELY)
    9:12 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaLE482900
    8:15 AM0h39
    Ely station (ELY)
    8:54 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ely to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ely to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ely and Cambridge including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ely to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Ely to Cambridge:

A bus is $0.15 (€0.12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ely to Cambridge costing on average $4 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Ely to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 12m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 53m.

The distance from Ely to Cambridge is approximately 14 miles (24 km).
The average frequency per day from Ely to Cambridge is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ely and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ely to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ely station (ELY) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ely to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with Mil-Ken Travel, A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ely to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country.
  • 5 direct buses per day with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East.
Omio customers who travel from Ely to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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