How to travel from Ely to London

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Compare train and bus for Ely to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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€26

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€20

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Cheapest

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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30m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Great Northern

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National Express

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from Ely to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
03:30AM1h15
Ely
04:45AMLondon
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:30AM1h15
Ely
04:45AMLondon
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:30AM1h15
Ely
04:45AMLondon
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:15AM2h20
Ely
08:35AMLondon
$111One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:35PM4h15
Ely
06:50PMLondon
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ely to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ely and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ely to London is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ely to London costing on average $22 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Ely to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Ely to London is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Ely to London is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ely to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ely station (ELY) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Mildenhall, King Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ely to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ely to London:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Northern.
Omio customers who travel from Ely to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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