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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Ely is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ely. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ely via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Derby to Ely?

The distance between Derby and Ely is 112 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Ely without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 2h 41m and costs £18 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Derby to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Ely train from?

Derby to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Ely?

The best way to get from Derby to Ely is to train via Leicester which takes 2h 41m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Derby to Ely train arrive?

Derby to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Derby to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Ely is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Derby to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 777+ hotels available in Ely.

Derby to Ely - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby 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 via Leicester
best
1. Take the train from Derby to LeicesterSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to ElyBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
2h 41m
£18–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus StationSky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside777
5h 21m
£29–102
Drive 94.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Ely94.5 mi
2h 5m
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 57m
£20–56

Derby to Ely by train

131Weekly Trains

2h 41mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Ely via Leicester in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ely via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge North station, and Cambridge North in around 5h 21m.

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