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 £25 - £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 6m and costs £50 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Reading. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Parkside and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Ely to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Reading bus from?

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

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 6m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Ely to Reading bus arrive?

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

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

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

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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 6m
£51–87
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Reading100.7 mi
2h 12m
£26–37
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Station9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
4h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Canary Wharf stationA9
3. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Reading
3h 49m
£45–96

Ely to Reading by train and subway

240Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Reading RailAir via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 37m.

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