How to travel from Northampton to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Ely is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton to Ely by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Ely.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station and then to Market Street.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

Stagecoach East

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Ely

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Northampton and Ely is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (51 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Northampton and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

London Midland and Great Northern run train services between Northampton and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Market Square and Fair Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Northampton and Ely. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Ely. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Northampton to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Ely

Transport options from Northampton to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£34($40)
hourly223km (138 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
every 4 hours152km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£19($22)
on demand108km (67 miles)

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Airports near Ely

The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Ely
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Ely
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Ely