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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ely is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ely is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ely. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ely?

The distance between Exeter and Ely is 247 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Exeter to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ely bus from?

Exeter to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ely train from?

Exeter to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ely?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ely is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Exeter to Ely bus arrive?

Exeter to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Ely train arrive?

Exeter to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ely is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Exeter to Ely - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 44m
£80–157
Train via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 25m
£44–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus Uk990
8h 23m
£49–97
Drive 235.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Elycar 235.1 mi
4h 24m
£58–84
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
7h 24m
£210–735
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 19m
£101–321

Exeter to Ely by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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