The distance between Ely and Colchester is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Colchester 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 Colchester → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich and then to Colchester.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Colchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Ely and Colchester is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Ely and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Colchester is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Colchester. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ely and Colchester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 15m.
Greater Anglia run train services between Ely and Colchester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Ely and Colchester. We recommend that you drive to Colchester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ely and Colchester. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Ipswich + 1 similar | 1h 15m | £32($38) | every 4 hours | 109km (68 miles) |
Train | 1h 15m | £34($40) | twice daily | 109km (68 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £19($22) | on demand | 108km (67 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.