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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Reading is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Ely to Reading?

The distance between Ely and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £85.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ely to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Reading?

The best way to get from Ely to Reading is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Ely to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Reading is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ely to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

Ely to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Reading 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
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 9m
£47–83
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Reading100.7 mi
2h 12m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
4h 44m
£37–104
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Cambridge to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to ReadingElizabeth
3h 3m
£36–111

Ely to Reading by train and subway

307Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ely to Reading RailAir via Cambridge, The Busway station, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 44m.

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