The distance between Bournemouth and Ely is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Ely by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Cambridge Parkside and then to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Bournemouth and Ely is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bournemouth and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Ely is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Ely. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
South Western Railway and Great Northern run train services between Bournemouth and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Ely. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Ely. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ely. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Bournemouth and Ely. The distance is around 281km (175 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 Bournemouth to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £88($105) | hourly | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £14($16) | 5 times a day | 351km (218 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £49($58) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
South Western Railway
Great Northern
Stansted Express
Greater Anglia
Stagecoach East
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.