How to get to Ely from Edinburgh

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Compare train, coach and flight 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 train with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 454 km

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£60

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£98

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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4h 18m

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1h 18m

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from Edinburgh to Ely

How to get to Ely from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Ely is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:3515h45
Edinburgh
02:20Ely
£511One-way
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National Express
10:3515h45
Edinburgh
02:20Ely
£511One-way
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Fastest

National Express
10:3515h45
Edinburgh
02:20Ely
£511One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Ely

Travel to Ely easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Ely.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Ely including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Ely is a flight with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ely:

A flight is £24 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £51.

A flight is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ely costing on average £53.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Ely is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Ely take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

Coach takes on average 14h 10m.

The Edinburgh to Ely distance is approximately 454 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Ely is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Ely:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Ely station (ELY).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Newmarket, High Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Ely, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Ely by flight.
  • Travel with LNER, East Midlands Trains to go to Ely by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Ely:
  • 26 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Ely often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cambridge, London Kings Cross (KGX), Norwich, Peterborough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ely and these popular destinations at a great price.

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