The distance between Chichester and Ely is around 233km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chichester 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 → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Chichester to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Chichester and Ely is around 233km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chichester and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Ely is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Southern Service, Great Northern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Chichester and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Chichester and Ely. The distance is around 233km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £50($59) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Train via Horsham | 3h 15m | £57($67) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 3h 45m | £83($100) | every 2 hours | 247km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £41($48) | on demand | 233km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.