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 The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) 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 14 miles 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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The Three Pickerels
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

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