How to travel from Armagh to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Armagh and Ely is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Armagh to Ely by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Armagh if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train
Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Ely.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£285($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Ely.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Armagh and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Armagh to Ely by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Armagh and Ely is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Armagh and Ely by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Armagh to Ely is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Armagh and Ely is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Armagh and Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Armagh and Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Armagh to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Armagh to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Armagh to Ely is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Armagh and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train + 5 similar | 3h 30m | £67($79) | 4 times a day | 655km (407 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 690km (429 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train | 4h 35m | £95($110) | 4 times a day | 720km (447 miles) |
| Bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, plane and train | 4h 45m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 799km (497 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 5hrs | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 5h 45m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 692km (430 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 25m | £285($335) | 4 times a day | 718km (446 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry and train | 13h 30m | £130($155) | 3 times a week | 635km (394 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 40m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 728km (453 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 45m | £145($170) | 6 times a week | 707km (439 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Armagh and Ely
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Great Northern
Bus companies
Translink UK
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Ely
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Ely
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Ely
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Ely