The distance between York and Ely is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from York to Ely by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely.
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There are several options for getting from York to Ely by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 1h 50m.
The distance between York and Ely is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from York and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Ely is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Ely. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
LNER, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia and Northern Rail run train services between York 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 York and Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ely. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough 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 York and Ely. The distance is around 250km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £47($56) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 20m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 278km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (156 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.