Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ely to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ely

If you’re looking for affordable options, Griddle Bar & Meat House (7 High St Passage) and SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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Poets House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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The Three Pickerels
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Riverside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.