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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Ely
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, while a flight costs an average of £226.
Distance: 454 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £226 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ely:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £97.
A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £226.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Coach takes on average 12h 22m.
You'll arrive about 2h 35m sooner (4h 11m by train vs 6h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £97 compared to roughly £87 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ely:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £97.
A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £226.
Other travel options to Ely take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Coach takes on average 12h 22m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Ely as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Ely station (ELY).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Newmarket, High Street.
- Travel with easyJet, Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Ely by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Ely by coach.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Ely by train.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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