The distance between Loch Lomond and Ely is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Ely 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 Ely → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 6h 5m.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Ely is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Loch Lomond and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ely is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Ely. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Loch Lomond and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Loch Lomond and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 6h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Loch Lomond and Ely. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 6h 5m | £120($140) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £105($125) | on demand | 610km (379 miles) |
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.