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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 $37, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Ely
Compare the available ways to get from London to Ely, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ely:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ely costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 vs $45). 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 London to Ely
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.
P66658 · P011695:08 PM 1h38 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:46 PM Ely station (ELY) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- P66658 · P01169
5:08 PM 1h38 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:46 PM Ely station (ELY) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G77051
5:18 PM 1h18 London Kings Cross (KGX) 6:36 PM Ely station (ELY) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P66663
6:08 PM 1h42 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:50 PM Ely station (ELY) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66658
5:08 PM 1h45 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:53 PM Ely station (ELY) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - G77064
6:18 PM 1h18 London Kings Cross (KGX) 7:36 PM Ely station (ELY) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NXA8 · NX727
6:00 PM 4h30 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:30 PM Mildenhall, King Street $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX727
1:30 PM 4h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:25 PM Mildenhall, King Street $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX727
8:00 PM 4h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:25 AM Mildenhall, King Street $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ely:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ely costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ely as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road and arrive in Mildenhall, King Street.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Ely by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Ely by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Northern.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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