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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ely is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ely is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £45 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Ely. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Ely. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Penzance to Ely?

The distance between Penzance and Ely is 378 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Ely without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Penzance to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ely bus from?

Penzance to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ely train from?

Penzance to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Ely?

The best way to get from Penzance to Ely is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Penzance to Ely bus arrive?

Penzance to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Ely train arrive?

Penzance to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Ely is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Penzance to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Penzance to Ely - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Ely by train, bus, 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 Penzance to London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to ElyLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
6h 58m
£107–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Heathrow Central Bus StationUkn49
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
13h 6m
£35–107
Drive 340.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Ely340.7 mi
6h 21m
£84–121
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
6h 1m
£45–285
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Penzance to Birmingham New StreetPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ElyBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
8h 50m
£141–306
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
9h 29m
£270–715
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
8h 52m
£103–357
Bus, fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)NQY - EMA
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
11h 13m
£94–333
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterborough
5. Take the train from Peterborough to Ely
9h 2m
£94–378

Penzance to Ely by train and subway

54Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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