Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ely travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ely

With a population of 14.265, Ely is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Ely

If you’re looking for affordable options, Griddle Bar & Meat House (7 High St Passage) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ely

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around S$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 140+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 88+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 85+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 69+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.06 and S$ 37.42.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.06 and S$ 37.42.

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