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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m 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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ely costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
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.
P666626:08 PM1h42London Liverpool Street (LST)7:50 PMEly station (ELY)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P666626:08 PM1h42London Liverpool Street (LST)7:50 PMEly station (ELY)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G770515:18 PM1h18London Kings Cross (KGX)6:36 PMEly station (ELY)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P666575:08 PM1h45London Liverpool Street (LST)6:53 PMEly station (ELY)$281One-way0 transfers
- P66657 · P011695:08 PM1h38London Liverpool Street (LST)6:46 PMEly station (ELY)$301One-way1 transfer
- G770585:48 PM1h18London Kings Cross (KGX)7:06 PMEly station (ELY)$381One-way0 transfers
- NX491 · NX7273:00 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 PMMildenhall, King Street$361One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX72712:20 PM6h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road6:25 PMMildenhall, King Street$591One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX72711:20 AM5h15London, Hammersmith Bridge Road4:35 PMMildenhall, King Street$601One-way1 transfer
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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 $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 28 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 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 Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains 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, Greater Anglia.
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