How to travel from Nottingham to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Ely is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nottingham to Ely by train 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.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance141km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Ely

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1h 35m.

The distance between Nottingham and Ely is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Nottingham and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Ely is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Ely. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Ely with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Ely. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Ely. instead which will take 1h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Ely. The distance is around 141km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Nottingham to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Ely

Transport options from Nottingham to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£30($35)
hourly132km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£25($29)
on demand141km (87 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