Ely travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ely

With a population of 14,265, Ely is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Ely

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ely

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ely

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$132+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$103+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$95+

Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.