There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Derby by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to DerbyNorwich - Derby
2h 22m£30–50Train via Leicester
cheapest- Take the train from Ely to LeicesterStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Leicester to DerbyLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 25m£23–62Drive 94.9 mi
- Drive from Ely to Derby94.9 mi
2h 4m£24–35Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Ely to NottinghamNorwich - Sheffield / ...
2h 24m£27–84
Ely to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Derby is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ely and arriving at Derby. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Ely and Derby is 98 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
The train from Ely to Derby takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Ely to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Derby is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ely to Derby.
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What companies run services between Ely, England and Derby, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Derby 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–50
Train from Ely to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–75
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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