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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Ely is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Ely is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £50 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Ely. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Ely via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Lille to Ely?

The distance between Lille and Ely is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £50 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Lille to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Ely train from?

Lille to Ely train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Ely?

Ely is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 8:27 PM in Lille and 7:27 PM in Ely.

Where does the Lille to Ely train arrive?

Lille to Ely train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 772+ hotels available in Ely.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Ely by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 43m
£54–332
Train, bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parksidebus
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Streetbus 9
5h 11m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Elycar
4h 4m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Elycar
5h 5m
£75–112

Lille to Ely by train

91Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 235.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Ely via London St Pancras Intl and King's Cross in around 2h 43m.

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