How to travel from Ely to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Ely and Norwich is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 49min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Norwich.

  • Duration49min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Norwich.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Ely Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Ely to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 49min.

The distance between Ely and Norwich is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)

It takes around 49min to get from Ely and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ely to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 49min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Norwich. It typically takes around 49min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ely and Norwich with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 49min.

East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Ely and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 49min, 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 Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 49min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 49min.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

How do I get from Ely to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Norwich

Transport options from Ely to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
49min
£23($27)
hourly86km (53 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
£145($170)
on demand92km (57 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£16($19)
on demand92km (57 miles)

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Train operators

Airports near Norwich

The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich