The average bus between Brighton and Ely takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 3 times a day between Brighton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal 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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Ely station via South Terminal Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Brighton to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
The distance between Brighton and Ely is 176.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Market Street via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 43m.