The distance between St Andrews and Ely is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Ely by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cambridge Fair Street and then to Ely Market Street.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Ely by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between St Andrews and Ely is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from St Andrews and Ely by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Ely is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Venetia Rd, Digbeth Park St, Birmingham Brunel Street and Cambridge Fair Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between St Andrews and Ely. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Cambridge Fair Street and then to Ely Market Street. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 St Andrews and Ely. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Ely is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 15m | £18($21) | 5 times a week | 213km (132 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £31($37) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
Stagecoach East
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.