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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Ely
Cheapest price
£179
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Ely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Ely will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £179.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Ely every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
6:254h22Bristol10:47Ely£1791One-way0 changes
- 6:254h22Bristol10:47Ely£1791One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Ely train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Ely trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:25 Bristol | 4h22 | 10:47 Ely | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Ely
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Ely run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 21:21 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country from Bristol to Ely trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Ely from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Ely train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Ely by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ely, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Ely
Most Bristol to Ely trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Ely station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Ely train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Ely station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Ely from Ely city centre
Ely train station facilities and services
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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