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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
The journey is about 28m faster (14m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€4 vs €6). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Ely to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ely to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G008121:48 PM0h15Ely station (ELY)2:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G008121:48 PM0h15Ely station (ELY)2:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P668491:27 PM0h12Ely station (ELY)1:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€41One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008338:48 PM0h15Ely station (ELY)9:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€31One-way0 transfers
- G008379:48 PM0h15Ely station (ELY)10:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€31One-way0 transfers
- G008287:35 PM0h16Ely station (ELY)7:51 PMCambridge station (CBG)€31One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ely and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ely station (ELY) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston) to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Cross Country.
- 6 direct buses per day with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston).
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