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
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ely to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ely to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 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 £171 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Yha Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.