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

The cheapest way to get from Witham to Ely is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Witham to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct train between Witham and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Witham to Ely. However, there are services departing from Witham (Essex) and arriving at Ely via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Witham to Ely?

The distance between Witham and Ely is 81 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Witham to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Witham to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Witham to Ely train from?

Witham to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.

Where does the Witham to Ely train arrive?

Witham to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Witham to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Witham to Ely is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Witham to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Witham to Ely - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Witham to Ely by train, bus, or car

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 Witham (Essex) to IpswichLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to ElyIpswich - Peterborough / ...
2h 34m
£24–44
Drive 51.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Witham to Ely51.2 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Line 38 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Collingwood Road to Bus Interchange38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach StationX20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
2h 50m
Line 38 bus, line 333 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Collingwood Road to Bus Interchange38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station333
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
3h 19m

Witham to Ely by train

56Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Witham, Essex, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Ely via Ipswich in around 2h 34m.

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