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How to get fromEastbourne to Elyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Ely by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 14m
    £62–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridgebus bus Uk066
    7h 6m
    £21–34

  3. Drive  132.7 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Elycar car 132.7 mi
    2h 32m
    £33–48

  4. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Cambridgetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    3h 44m
    £71–103

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain train
    5h
    £53–89

Eastbourne to Ely by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Ely via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Ely via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Cambridge, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway station, and Cambridge in around 7h 6m.

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