The distance between Brighton and Ely is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton 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 St Pancras International LL and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Cambridge Parkside and then to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Brighton and Ely is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Brighton and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Ely is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cambridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern Service, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express, CrossCountry and Greater Anglia run train services between Brighton 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Ely. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
National Express and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Brighton and Ely. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Cambridge. 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 Brighton and Ely. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via London St Pancras International LL + 2 similar | 2h 40m | £55($65) | hourly | 203km (126 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | £64($76) | hourly | 202km (126 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 2h 45m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 207km (129 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £9($11) | 5 times a day | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £38($45) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.