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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Crawley is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Crawley is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Town Centre East via Parkside and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Crawley?

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

How far is it from Ely to Crawley?

The distance between Ely and Crawley is 105 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £24 - £65.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Crawley train from?

Ely to Crawley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Ely to Crawley?

The best way to get from Ely to Crawley is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £24 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Ely to Crawley bus arrive?

Ely to Crawley bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Crawley train arrive?

Ely to Crawley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Three Bridges station.

Can I drive from Ely to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Crawley is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ely to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 670+ hotels available in Crawley.

Ely to Crawley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Crawley 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
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Three BridgesCambridge - Brighton / ...
2h 41m
£24–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria StationA8
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawley
4h 8m
£40–75
Drive 113.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Crawley113.5 mi
1h 54m
£29–41
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to CrawleyPeterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 46m
£41–79
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to South Terminal Coach StationUk066
4h 37m

Ely to Crawley by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.4 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Three Bridges hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Town Centre East via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, South Terminal Coach Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 4h 37m.

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