How to travel from Glasgow to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Ely is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Glasgow to Ely by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ely.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Ely by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Glasgow and Ely is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Glasgow and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Ely, 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 Glasgow and Ely. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
LNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Glasgow and Ely. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Glasgow and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Glasgow and Ely. The distance is around 565km (351 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 Glasgow to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 25m | £110($135) | every 2 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 25m | £195($230) | hourly | 698km (433 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 30m | £225($270) | hourly | 712km (443 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 50m | £245($290) | hourly | 714km (443 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 10m | £130($155) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £115($140) | every 2 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train | 4h 15m | £150($175) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 5h 10m | £90($110) | hourly | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train | 5h 35m | £89($105) | 6 times a week | 632km (393 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 50m | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 621km (386 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £100($115) | on demand | 565km (351 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Ely
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Ely
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Ely
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Ely
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Ely