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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ely is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station and arriving at Market Street via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Ely via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Luton to Ely?

The distance between Luton and Ely is 101 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Luton to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Ely bus from?

Luton to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Ely train from?

Luton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Ely?

The best way to get from Luton to Ely is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Luton to Ely bus arrive?

Luton to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Luton to Ely train arrive?

Luton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Ely is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Luton to Ely.

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

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Luton to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Ely by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 7m
£25–70
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 19m
£13–29
Drive 52.3 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Ely52.3 mi
1h 14m
£14–19
Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Station737
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to ElyStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 12m
£29–59
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to ParksideUk990
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Street9
3h 26m

Luton to Ely by train

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Market Street via Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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