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 £50 - £210 and takes 8h 15m.

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 29m and costs £65 - £210.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Ely to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Inverness train from?

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

There are 1209+ hotels available in Inverness.

Ely to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Inverness by train, car, plane, or bus

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 46m
£101–148
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 15m
£50–207
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 33m
£89–382
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
11h 28m
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 29m
£69–208
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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
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
7h 47m
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 55m
£143–432

Ely to Inverness by train

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Distance: 529.7 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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You can take a train from Ely to Inverness via Peterborough in around 8h 46m.

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