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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Eastwood Road via Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Rayleigh via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Ely to Rayleigh?

The distance between Ely and Rayleigh is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Rayleigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Ely to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Rayleigh bus from?

Ely to Rayleigh bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Ely to Rayleigh is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Ely to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Ely to Rayleigh bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Rayleigh is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ely to Rayleigh.

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

Book your Ely to Rayleigh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road3 / ...
2h 9m
Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Rayleigh70.8 mi
1h 32m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 19m
£35–71
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road3 / ...
3h 35m

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 72.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Rayleigh via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Eastwood Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.