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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ely to London costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
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.
FlixBus4:55 PM1h30Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride6:25 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:55 PM1h30Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride6:25 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:15 AM1h00Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride4:15 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- GN120200 · W585562:18 PM1h45Ely station (ELY)4:03 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$221One-way1 transfer
- GN016400 · W585582:45 PM1h47Ely station (ELY)4:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$241One-way1 transfer
- GN016500 · W585531:45 PM1h47Ely station (ELY)3:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:25 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM1h10Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride2:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM1h10Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride3:55 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ely to London:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ely to London costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 27 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Mildenhall, King Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Ely station (ELY) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia.
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