The distance between Middlesbrough and Ely is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ely is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Middlesbrough and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ely is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Middlesbrough and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Middlesbrough and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 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 Middlesbrough and Ely. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £60($71) | hourly | 310km (192 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 3h 35m | £63($75) | once daily | 310km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £55($65) | on demand | 317km (197 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.