How to travel from Sunderland to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Ely is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sunderland to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ely.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then take the train to Ely.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Ely

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).

The distance between Sunderland and Ely is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Sunderland and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Ely is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Ely. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia and Grand Central run train services between Sunderland and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Ely. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Ely

Transport options from Sunderland to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£52($62)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 15m
£51($60)
once daily351km (218 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 20m
£280($330)
twice a week582km (362 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 45m
£34($40)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£62($73)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Ely

The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Ely
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Ely
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Ely