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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Dover is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Ely to Dover?

The distance between Ely and Dover is 148 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Dover without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ely to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Dover train from?

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

Where does the Ely to Dover train arrive?

Ely to Dover train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Dover is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ely to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 3m
£69–127
Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Dovercar 134.8 mi
2h 20m
£34–48
Line 9 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 13m
£47–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
7h 34m
£37–64

Ely to Dover by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m.

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