What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ely is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ely. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ely via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Dover to Ely?

The distance between Dover and Ely is 148 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Ely?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Dover to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ely train from?

Dover to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Ely train arrive?

Dover to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Ely is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Dover to Ely.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Ely?

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 853+ hotels available in Ely.

Dover to Ely - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Ely by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 36m
£70–129
Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Elycar 135.3 mi
2h 21m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Cambridgebus Uk066
4h 14m
£50–89
Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9 / ...
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
3h 16m
£57–104

Dover to Ely by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 36m.

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