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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Ely is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Ely is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Ely. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Market Street via London Victoria, Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Calais to Ely?

The distance between Calais and Ely is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Ely without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Calais to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Ely bus from?

Calais to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where does the Calais to Ely bus arrive?

Calais to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Ely?

Ely is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:57 PM in Calais and 8:57 PM in Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 778+ hotels available in Ely.

Calais to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and car ferry

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 40m
£34–65
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Ely
3h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach StationA8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parkside727 / ...
9h 32m
£34–60
Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach StationA8 / ...
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
10h 31m
£35–54
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Ely
3h 51m
£62–87

Calais to Ely by bus, foot, subway, and train

223Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Ely, England?

You can take a bus from Calais to Market Street via London Victoria, Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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