How to travel from Londonderry to Ely, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Ely is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Ely by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Ely.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Ely.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Ely
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Ely by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Londonderry and Ely is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Londonderry and Ely by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Ely is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Londonderry to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Ely
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 2h 35m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 40m | £145($175) | 3 times a week | 722km (448 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, ferry | 17h 40m | £165($195) | 6 times a week | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 5m | £310($370) | 4 times a day | 839km (521 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 768km (477 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Ely
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Great Northern
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
P&O Ferries
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