The distance between Saint Albans and Ely is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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 St Pancras International LL and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Stevenage Bus Station then take the train to Cambridge then take the bus to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).
The distance between Saint Albans and Ely is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (52 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Saint Albans and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Ely. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Thameslink and Great Northern run train services between Saint Albans and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Saint Albans and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Ely. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Saint Albans and Ely. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £41($48) | hourly | 149km (92 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 25m | £21($25) | hourly | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £18($21) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.