The average bus between Oxford and Ely takes 8h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Oxford and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Ely. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Ely station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Oxford to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
The distance between Oxford and Ely is 126.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Street via High Street, Central station, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 20m.