How to travel from Isle of Man to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Ely is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Ely by ferry, 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 → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ely.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£330($395)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Crewe then Nuneaton and then to Ely.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street then Cambridge Fair Street and then to Ely Market Street.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Ely.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Ely by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £330 ($395).
The distance between Isle of Man and Ely is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Isle of Man and Ely by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £330 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Ely is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Ely. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Crewe then Nuneaton and then to Ely. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Ely is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £330($395) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 20m | £165($195) | hourly | 611km (380 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £210($250) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 45m | £265($315) | hourly | 552km (343 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 3h 45m | £185($220) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £145($170) | twice daily | 449km (279 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, Train | 7h 25m | £115($140) | twice daily | 453km (281 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 30m | £84($100) | 5 times a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 10m | £115($140) | twice daily | 459km (285 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Ely
Train operators
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach East
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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