The distance between Ely and Dover is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ely to Dover 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 Dover → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Ely and Dover is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Ely and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Dover is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Dover. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Great Northern, South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Ely and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Dover. We recommend that you drive to Dover. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 25m | £72($85) | every 3 hours | 240km (149 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross | 3h 15m | £74($88) | hourly | 242km (150 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3h 25m | £81($95) | hourly | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.