How to travel from Ely to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Ely and Glasgow is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ely to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ely to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Ely and Glasgow is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Ely and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Ely and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Ely and Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Ely and Glasgow. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, Fly | 3h 20m | £225($270) | hourly | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 3h 30m | £195($230) | hourly | 696km (433 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, Fly | 3h 50m | £245($290) | hourly | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3hrs | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 4h 15m | £150($175) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £90($110) | hourly | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train via Peterborough | 5h 40m | £89($105) | 6 times a week | 632km (393 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7hrs | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 621km (386 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £100($115) | on demand | 566km (352 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ely and Glasgow
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Great Northern
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow