There are 4 ways to get from Hull to Ely by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Take the train from Peterborough to Ely
2h 51m£28–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Rail Station Car Park451
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Station1
- Take the train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Take the train from Peterborough to Ely
4h 50m£29–65Drive 118.1 mi
- Drive from Hull to Ely118.1 mi
2h 40m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Hull to GranthamHull - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 32m£68–125
Hull to Ely by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Ely is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Ely. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Hull and Ely is 151 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Ely without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 2h 51m and costs £27 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Hull to Ely, including transfers.
Hull to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Ely is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Hull to Ely.
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What companies run services between Hull, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Hull to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Hull to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Hull to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £31–32
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Interchange to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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