How to travel from Bath to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Bath and Ely is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Ely by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bath to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Bath and Ely is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bath and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Ely is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Great Western Railway, Great Northern and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Ely. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £74($88) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
| Train to Ely | 4h 35m | £110($130) | 5 times a week | 360km (224 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £46($54) | on demand | 262km (163 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bath and Ely
Train operators
Great Northern
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