The distance between Sheffield and Ely is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield 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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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).
The distance between Sheffield and Ely is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Sheffield and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Ely is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Ely. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Doncaster and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Sheffield and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Sheffield and Ely. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £52($61) | hourly | 207km (129 miles) |
Train to Ely | 2h 55m | £38($45) | every 3 hours | 198km (123 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £34($40) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
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Grand Central
Hull Trains
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.