The distance between Luton and Ely is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton to Ely by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Stevenage Bus Station then take the train to Cambridge.
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Take a taxi to Ely.
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+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Luton to Ely by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Luton and Ely is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Luton and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Ely is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Ely. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Great Northern run train services between Luton and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Luton and Ely. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ely. instead which will take 1h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Ely. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Luton and Ely. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | £47($56) | hourly | 165km (103 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 15m | £30($35) | hourly | 103km (64 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 5m | £135($160) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | £16($19) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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Great Northern
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Centrebus South
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.