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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Braintree is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Braintree is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Braintree via Ipswich and Witham (Essex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Ely to Braintree?

The distance between Ely and Braintree is 56 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Braintree without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Ely to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Braintree train from?

Ely to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Braintree train arrive?

Ely to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Ely to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Braintree is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Ely to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 626+ hotels available in Braintree.

Ely to Braintree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 333 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
1h 47m
£21–36
Drive 45.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Braintreecar 45.5 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ely to Braintreetaxi 45.5 mi
1h 5m
£95–120
Train, line 333 bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Blyth's Meadowbus 333 / ...
2h 22m
£21–36
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Witham (Essex)train Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 2m
£41–75

Ely to Braintree by train and bus

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.1 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Braintree via Ipswich and Witham (Essex) in around 3h 2m.

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