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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ely is to bus which costs £9 - £19 and takes 1h 56m.

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 £12 - £19.

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 2m.

How far is it from Luton to Ely?

The distance between Luton and Ely is 54 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 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Luton to Ely, including transfers.

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 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £85 and takes 2h 2m.

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, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk990
2. Take the bus from The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride to The Busway stationA
1h 56m
£9–18
Train
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 2m
£24–82
Drive 52.3 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Ely52.3 mi
1h 14m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 13m
£12–29
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 11m
£26–58

Luton to Ely by bus and train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.9 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Ely via Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway station, and Cambridge in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 2m.

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