How to travel from Ripon to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Ely is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ElyRipon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Ely.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Ely

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Ely by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Ripon and Ely is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Ripon and Ely by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Ely is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ripon and Ely. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ripon to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Knaresborough, Leeds and Sheffield. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ripon and Ely. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Ripon and Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Carlton Miniott Railway Station then take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Ripon and Ely. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Ely is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Ripon to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Ely

Transport options from Ripon to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
£78($90)
3 times a week321km (199 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 40m
£43($51)
twice daily289km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£46($55)
on demand267km (166 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