How to travel from London to Ely

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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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$29

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$22

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1h 56m

Average total duration

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1h 26m

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30m

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3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Northern

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from London to Ely

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
10:20PM1h15
London
11:35PMEly
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:20PM1h15
London
11:35PMEly
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:20PM1h15
London
11:35PMEly
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:35PM1h20
London
01:55PMEly
$131One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:30PM3h50
London
02:20AMEly
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Ely

Travel to Ely 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 London to Ely.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Ely including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Ely is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ely costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from London to Ely is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Ely take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Ely:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Ely, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Ely with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from London to Ely often also extend their vacation to go to Cambridge, London Kings Cross (KGX), Norwich, Peterborough, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ely and these popular destinations at a great price.

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