The distance between Poole and Ely is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole 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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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 then Cambridge Parkside and then to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Poole to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Poole and Ely is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Poole and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Ely is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Ely. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
South Western Railway and Great Northern run train services between Poole and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Ely. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3, Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Megabus UK, National Express and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Poole and Ely. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ely. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Poole and Ely. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | £88($105) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £22($26) | 5 times a day | 363km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £50($59) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
South Western Railway
Great Northern
Stansted Express
Greater Anglia
Stagecoach East
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.