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, The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6989
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6989
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 flight to Ely from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,086 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about ₹ 2,669 for a 1h 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 667. From Leicester, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,086 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about ₹ 2,669 for a 1h 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 667. From Leicester, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Ely

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

Riverside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,843+
The Three Pickerels
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,258+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,175+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,900+
Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,758+
Nyton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 8,674+

Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.