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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Reading is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Reading is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Ely to Reading?

The distance between Ely and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ely to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Reading train from?

Ely to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Reading train arrive?

Ely to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Reading is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ely to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 55m
£51–114
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Readingcar 100.7 mi
2h 13m
£25–36
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 14m
£66–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
4h 32m
£38–75

Ely to Reading by train and subway

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 55m.

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