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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Ely is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via High Street, Central station, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Ely. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Ely via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Oxford to Ely?

The distance between Oxford and Ely is 137 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Oxford to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ely bus from?

Oxford to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ely train from?

Oxford to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Ely?

The best way to get from Oxford to Ely is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Oxford to Ely bus arrive?

Oxford to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Oxford to Ely train arrive?

Oxford to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Ely is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Oxford to Ely.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 37m
£60–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus X5
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
6h 20m
£10–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 8m
£39–83
Drive 95.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Elycar 95.5 mi
1h 56m
£24–34

Oxford to Ely by train and subway

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Street via High Street, Central station, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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