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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Ely to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ely and Edinburgh is 347 miles. The road distance is 327 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ely to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Edinburgh train from?

Ely to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ely to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ely to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Edinburgh is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Ely to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Ely to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ely to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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 Ely to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£67–113
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 43m
£40–144
Drive 325.1 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Edinburghcar 325.1 mi
6h 5m
£80–116
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£59–266
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 45m
£108–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 15m
£93–287
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 47m
£66–197
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 37m
£54–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 26m
£51–188
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m
£72–185

Ely to Edinburgh by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ely to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 344.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ely to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 4h 58m.

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