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 SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 76
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 18h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around S$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 61 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 306 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 18h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Ely to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around S$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 61 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around S$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 267 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$ 124+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 94+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 70+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 59+
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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$ 28.05 and S$ 37.39.

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$ 28.05 and S$ 37.39.