There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ely by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 45m£32–117Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
7h 5m£35–89Drive 171.8 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Elycar 171.8 mi
3h 3m£43–61Train via Reading
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
4h 49m£64–180
Bournemouth to Ely by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ely is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ely via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ely is 181 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bournemouth to Ely, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ely is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ely via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ely is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bournemouth to Ely.
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