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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Southampton is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Coach Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Ely to Southampton?

The distance between Ely and Southampton is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ely to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Southampton bus from?

Ely to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ely to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Ely to Southampton bus arrive?

Ely to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Southampton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ely to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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

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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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 15m
£65–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
6h 27m
£28–67
Drive 145.7 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Southamptoncar 145.7 mi
2h 41m
£36–52
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 50m
£89–177

Ely to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Coach Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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