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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in February
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 140 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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 £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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Clayton Hotel Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Poets House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£214+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Royal Standard
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.98 and £22.63.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £16.98 and £22.63.