How to travel from Ely to Inverness, United Kingdom
The distance between Ely and Inverness is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ely to Inverness by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Train to London Kings Cross, plane
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Inverness.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Inverness.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Inverness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ely to Inverness by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).
The distance between Ely and Inverness is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 633km (393 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Ely and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Inverness. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Doncaster. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Ely and Inverness. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Inverness. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Inverness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to London Kings Cross, plane + 6 similar | 3h 60m | £200($240) | hourly | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £200($235) | hourly | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly | 4h 25m | £190($225) | hourly | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 30m | £270($320) | hourly | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train to Norwich, plane | 4h 35m | £290($345) | every 3 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, plane | 4h 55m | £120($140) | hourly | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train to Stansted Airport, plane | 6hrs | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | £105($125) | twice a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 25m | £185($215) | every 4 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £140($165) | on demand | 805km (500 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ely and Inverness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Inverness
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Inverness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Inverness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Inverness