The distance between Skegness and Ely is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Skegness 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 Grantham and then to Ely.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Boston Bus Station and then to King's Lynn Transport Interchange then take the train to Ely.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Skegness and Ely is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Skegness and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
East Midlands Railways run train services between Skegness and Ely. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Skegness and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 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 Skegness and Ely. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £45($53) | every 2 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 45m | £28($33) | every 4 hours | 154km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £20($24) | on demand | 117km (73 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Great Northern
Greater Anglia
Stagecoach East Midlands
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.