There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Ely by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 15m£64–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
6h 55m£29–71Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Elycar 145.2 mi
2h 40m£36–51Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain
4h 20m£89–166
Southampton to Ely by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ely is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ely via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Southampton and Ely is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £60 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Southampton to Ely, including transfers.
Southampton to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Ely is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ely via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ely is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Southampton to Ely.
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