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
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 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 $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. 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.