What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ely is to bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ely via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Brighton to Ely?

The distance between Brighton and Ely is 126 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £25 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Ely?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Brighton to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ely train from?

Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Ely?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ely is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Brighton to Ely train arrive?

Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ely is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Brighton to Ely.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Ely?

Book your Brighton to Ely train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 769+ hotels available in Ely.

Brighton to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Ely by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge
2h 53m
£26–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk066
4h 41m
£10–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Coach StationA8 / ...
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
4h 34m
£36–87
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Ely135.9 mi
2h 19m
£34–49
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 53m
£29–79

Brighton to Ely by train

205Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Ely, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £23–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ride hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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