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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 bus, with an average ticket price of CHF10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of CHF10, while a train costs an average of CHF23.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF23 Average price | CHF10 Average price Cheapest | CHF38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ely:
A bus is CHF13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ely costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 31m faster (1h 27m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly CHF15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF23 vs CHF38). 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)CHF51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)CHF51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C9336610:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)12:03 PMEly station (ELY)CHF241One-way0 transfers
Other options
P66671 · P011609:08 AM1h36London Liverpool Street (LST)10:44 AMEly station (ELY)CHF211One-way1 transfer- C9337611:54 AM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)1:03 PMEly station (ELY)CHF241One-way0 transfers
- G770141:54 PM1h09London Kings Cross (KGX)3:03 PMEly station (ELY)CHF241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM1h15London, Stratford City Bus Station11:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)CHF51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 PM1h20London, Stratford City Bus Station9:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)CHF51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM1h35London, Stratford City Bus Station3:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)CHF51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ely:
A bus is CHF13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ely costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 27 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, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mildenhall, King Street.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Ely by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Ely by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia.
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