The distance between Aberdeen and Ely is around 654km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Ely by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Ely by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).
The distance between Aberdeen and Ely is around 654km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Aberdeen and Ely by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Ely. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
LNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Ely. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Ely. The distance is around 722km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £270 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £270($315) | hourly | 654km (407 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 45m | £175($205) | hourly | 781km (485 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4hrs | £165($195) | hourly | 860km (534 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 10m | £265($315) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 25m | £260($310) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 6h 40m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 760km (473 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | £95($115) | 6 times a week | 760km (473 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 9h 10m | £215($255) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | £125($150) | on demand | 722km (448 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.