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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Cambridge is to train which costs £2 - £7 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Cambridge is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market Street and arriving at Jesus College. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ely and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Ely to Cambridge?

The distance between Ely and Cambridge is 15 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £7.

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

The train from Ely to Cambridge takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ely to Cambridge bus from?

Ely to Cambridge bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Cambridge train from?

Ely to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Ely to Cambridge is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus, which costs and takes 50 min.

Where does the Ely to Cambridge bus arrive?

Ely to Cambridge bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Jesus College station.

Where does the Ely to Cambridge train arrive?

Ely to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Ely to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Cambridge is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ely to Cambridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 572+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Ely to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Cambridge by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Ely to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Great Northern operates a train from Ely to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, A2B Bus & Coach (Royston) operates a bus from Market Street to Jesus College every 3 hours, and the journey takes 50 min.

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