The distance between Canterbury and Ely is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 St Pancras International and then to Ely.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge then take the bus to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Canterbury and Ely is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Canterbury and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Ely is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
South Eastern Trains Service and Great Northern run train services between Canterbury and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Canterbury and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 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 Canterbury and Ely. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £68($80) | hourly | 229km (143 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £68($80) | hourly | 255km (159 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £34($40) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.