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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Union Street via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Inverness via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Ely to Inverness?

The distance between Ely and Inverness is 533 miles. The road distance is 485.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Ely to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Inverness bus from?

Ely to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Inverness?

The best way to get from Ely to Inverness is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 17m.

Where does the Ely to Inverness bus arrive?

Ely to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Inverness is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Ely to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Inverness by train, bus, 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 PeterboroughStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
8h 48m
£101–159
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
6h 20m
£58–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
15h 17m
Drive 482.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Inverness482.5 mi
8h 44m
£119–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 35m
£89–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
11h 48m
£66–260
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 30m
£69–209
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 31m
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)NWI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 57m
£143–432
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 55m
£78–284

Ely to Inverness by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ely to Inverness.

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Distance: 529.7 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Inverness via Peterborough in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Union Street via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 17m.

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