How to travel from Carlisle to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Ely is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carlisle to Ely by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Central, plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Newcastle
Take the train to Newcastle then Peterborough and then to Ely.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Ely by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Carlisle and Ely is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Carlisle and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Ely is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
LNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Carlisle and Ely. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Carlisle and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Ely. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 5 similar | 3h 40m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 778km (483 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 4h 40m | £230($275) | hourly | 860km (534 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 50m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 15m | £300($355) | twice a week | 660km (410 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 25m | £245($285) | every 2 hours | 599km (372 miles) |
Train via Newcastle + 2 similar | 4h 15m | £79($95) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
| Train | 4h 25m | £63($75) | 6 times a week | 454km (282 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 30m | £61($72) | every 3 hours | 458km (285 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £72($85) | on demand | 413km (257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Ely
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Airlines
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