The distance between Ely and York is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to York 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 York → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to York.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to York by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Ely and York is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Ely and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to York is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and York. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central and Northern Rail run train services between Ely and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to York. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to York. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to York. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £47($56) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 50m | £80($95) | every 2 hours | 297km (185 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.