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
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ely to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ely to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Ely

LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,145 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £86 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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The Old Hall Ely
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£238+
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Riverside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Yha Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40.