There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Ely by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain Lincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 4m£32–59Drive 80 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Elycar 80 mi
1h 43m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from East West Link Road to Bus Stationbus 1
- Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain
3h 2m£26–47
Lincoln to Ely by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ely is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ely. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Ely via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Lincoln and Ely is 87 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Lincoln to Ely, including transfers.
Lincoln to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Ely is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Lincoln to Ely.
Book your Lincoln to Ely train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Ely via Peterborough in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Peterborough to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from East West Link Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 858+ hotels available in Ely.




















