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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 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $7 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Ely to Cambridge:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ely to Cambridge costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 34m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:32 AM0h30Ely9:02 AMCambridge$51One-way0 transfers
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8:32 AM0h30Ely9:02 AMCambridge$51One-way0 transfers
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8:32 AM0h30Ely9:02 AMCambridge$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ely to Cambridge:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ely to Cambridge costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 34m.
- Around 8 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, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston) to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country.
- 6 direct buses per day with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston).
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