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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ely has to offer.
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
How to Get to Ely
Plane
When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 km 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Ely
Where to stay in popular areas of Ely
Most booked hotels in Ely
Hiring a car in Ely
Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.