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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. Ely deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
£41
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £166 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

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Riverside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Three Pickerels
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £23 per day, on average, or £47 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £23 per day, on average, or £47 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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