How to travel from Derby to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Ely is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby 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 → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ely
Take the train to Ely.
- Duration2hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£52($62)
East Midlands Railways
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Derby and Ely is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Derby and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Ely. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leicester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Derby and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Leicester and then to Ely. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Derby and Ely. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ely + 1 similar | 2hrs | £52($62) | hourly | 157km (98 miles) |
| Train | 2hrs | £68($80) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £30($35) | on demand | 168km (104 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Ely
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
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