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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Chelmsford?

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

How far is it from Ely to Chelmsford?

The distance between Ely and Chelmsford is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Chelmsford without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 31m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Ely to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Chelmsford train from?

Ely to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Chelmsford train arrive?

Ely to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Ely to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Chelmsford is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ely to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 141+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Ely to Chelmsford - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ely to Chelmsford 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 31m
£21–37
Drive 57.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Chelmsfordcar 57.5 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 2m
£44–79

Ely to Chelmsford by train and bus

171Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Chelmsford via Ipswich in around 2h 2m.

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