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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 train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ely to London:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ely to London costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 25m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $34 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $71 (€58)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ely to London
How to get from Ely to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ely to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:50 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:50 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G270059:17 AM1h15Ely station (ELY)10:32 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
P01151 · P762768:27 AM2h15Ely station (ELY)10:42 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$241One-way1 transfer
C03883 · P666687:34 AM1h57Ely station (ELY)9:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$261One-way1 transfer
P666595:53 AM1h38Ely station (ELY)7:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:15 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM1h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ely to London:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ely to London costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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, Baker Street Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Northern.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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