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
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 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 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ely

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$140+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$101+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$100+

Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.