There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 56m£38–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
6h 45m£37–101Drive 172.2 mi
- Drive from Ely to Bournemouthcar 172.2 mi
3h 4m£43–61Train via Reading
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5h 26m£57–166
Ely to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Ely and Bournemouth is 182 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ely to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Ely to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bournemouth Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Bournemouth is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ely to Bournemouth.
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