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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Ely is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Ely. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Ely via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Watford to Ely?

The distance between Watford and Ely is 89 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Ely without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Watford to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Ely train from?

Watford to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.

Where does the Watford to Ely train arrive?

Watford to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Watford to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Ely is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Watford to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 846+ hotels available in Ely.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 5m
£35–113
Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Elycar 66.9 mi
1h 25m
£17–24
Bus, train via Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PHbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Airport Bus Stationbus 757
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus 786
4. Take the bus from The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride to The Busway stationbus A
5. Take the train from Cambridge to Elytrain
4h 1m
£19–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus 602
2. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
4h 3m
£28–64

Watford to Ely by train and foot

233Weekly Services

2h 5mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.2 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Ely via London Euston and King's Cross in around 2h 5m.

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