The distance between Glastonbury and Ely is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Ely 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 Ely → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Glastonbury and Ely is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Glastonbury and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Ely is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Ely. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Great Western Railway and Great Northern run train services between Glastonbury and Ely. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Glastonbury and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glastonbury and Ely. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £100($120) | twice daily | 918km (571 miles) |
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 4h 50m | £595($705) | twice daily | 911km (566 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £79($95) | twice daily | 352km (219 miles) |
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, Train | 5h 45m | £100($120) | 5 times a week | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus to Hammersmith Bus Station, train | 7h 15m | £32($38) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £56($66) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.