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
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Train. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 1h 35m 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 rental from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Ely
Where to stay in popular areas of Ely
Most booked hotels in Ely
Renting a car in Ely
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.