There are 3 ways to get from Ely to Canterbury by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 50m£69–121Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ely to Canterburycar 120.1 mi
2h 4m£31–44Train via Cambridge
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 26m£82–118
Ely to Canterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Canterbury is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Ely and Canterbury is 141 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ely to Canterbury, including transfers.
Ely to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Canterbury is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ely to Canterbury.
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What companies run services between Ely, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £41
- Website
- Thameslink
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