There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Cirencester by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Kembletrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 42m£78–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindonbus Uk990
7h 6m£18–30Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Parkbus 444
6h 35m£31–77Drive 125.6 mi
- Drive from Ely to Cirencestercar 125.6 mi
2h 30m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 47m£95–135
Ely to Cirencester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Cirencester is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Cirencester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Beeches Car Park via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Kemble via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Ely and Cirencester is 169 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Cirencester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ely to Cirencester, including transfers.
Ely to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Cirencester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Cirencester is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Cirencester, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Old Station Car Park via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Kemble, and Kemble station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Beeches Car Park via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Cirencester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Cirencester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ely to Cirencester.
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