How to travel from Norwich to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Ely is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich 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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Train

Take the train to Ely.

  • Duration50min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Thetford then take the train to Ely.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ely.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Yellow Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Ely

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Ely by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Norwich and Ely is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Norwich 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 Norwich to Ely is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Ely. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Norwich and Ely with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Norwich and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Ely. instead which will take 50min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Ely. instead which will take 50min.

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 Norwich and Ely. The distance is around 93km (58 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 Norwich to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

How do I get from Norwich to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Ely

Transport options from Norwich to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£23($27)
hourly86km (53 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 10m
£17($20)
every 3 hours84km (52 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
£145($170)
on demand93km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£16($19)
on demand93km (58 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Ely

Train operators

Bus companies

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