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 February
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in February
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 225 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 225 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,318 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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Clayton Hotel Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Royal Standard
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.01 and £25.34.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.01 and £25.34.