- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 30 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 30 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 30 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 30 Sept
51 m
Buses on 30 Sept
6
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ely to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
On Wed 30 Sept, we found 6 buses from Ely to Cambridge, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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The table below shows live departures for Ely to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 30 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 Ely | 1h15 | 8:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:17 Ely | 0h50 | 11:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:17 Ely | 0h50 | 13:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:17 Ely | 0h50 | 14:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:17 Ely | 0h50 | 15:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:40 Ely | 0h56 | 17:36 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51.
Distance 24 km |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:51 |
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Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
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Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
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