The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Ely is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 Liverpool Street and then to Ely.
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Take the train to Cambridge then take the bus to Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Ely is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (62 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Greater Anglia, Great Northern and c2c run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Ely. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Ely. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £47($56) | hourly | 186km (115 miles) |
Train via London Fenchurch Street | 2h 40m | £39($46) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 25m | £41($49) | hourly | 204km (127 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £24($28) | on demand | 134km (83 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.