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Compare train and bus for London to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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€25 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Ely by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ely is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBusFastest
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ely:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ely costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ely as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Ely station (ELY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mildenhall, King Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Ely by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, LNER to go to Ely by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia.
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