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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ely is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 24m.

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 55m and costs £110 - £230.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Exeter to Ely, including transfers.

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.

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?

There are 746+ hotels available in Ely.

Exeter to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Ely by train, car, or plane

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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 55m
£110–229
Drive 235.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Elycar 235.1 mi
4h 24m
£59–85
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
8h 21m
£281–810
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 20m
£144–222
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridgetrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
6h 32m
£104–221

Exeter to Ely by train and subway

180Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 55m.

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