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 £35 - £120 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ely is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £55 - £310.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Penzance to Ely, including transfers.

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 57m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 36m.

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?

There are 769+ hotels available in Ely.

Penzance to Ely - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 57m
£105–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ride727 / ...
13h 36m
£38–112
Drive 340.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Ely340.7 mi
6h 21m
£84–122
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
6h 16m
£56–309
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 - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 46m
£140–305
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
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 55m
£281–745
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
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
9h 9m
£125–392
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NQY - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
10h 43m
£102–378

Penzance to Ely by train and subway

68Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.5 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ely via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway station, and Cambridge in around 13h 36m.

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