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.
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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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely.
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then take the train to Ely.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £52($62) | hourly | 375km (233 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 15m | £51($60) | once daily | 351km (218 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £280($330) | twice a week | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 45m | £34($40) | twice daily | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £62($73) | on demand | 356km (221 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.