The average bus between Bournemouth and Ely takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ely station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Bournemouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ely is 238.3 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 5m.