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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Ely is to bus which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Ely. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Market Street via Bus Station and The Guineas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Southwold to Ely?

The distance between Southwold and Ely is 95 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Ely without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 59m and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Southwold to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Ely bus from?

Southwold to Ely bus services, operated by Borderbus, depart from Kings Head station.

Where does the Southwold to Ely bus arrive?

Southwold to Ely bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at St Stephens Street station.

Can I drive from Southwold to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Ely is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Southwold to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 841+ hotels available in Ely.

Southwold to Ely - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Sentinel Housebus 146
2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 59m
£28–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Market Streetbus 112
5h 13m
£15–30
Line 99 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Railway Stationbus 99
2. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain
3. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
3h 19m
£38–67
Drive 71.3 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Elycar 71.3 mi
1h 43m
£18–26

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Market Street via St Stephens Street, Bus Station, Horse Racing Museum, and The Guineas Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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