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, SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) and The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 70
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 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 45 for a 1h 42m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Ely takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 185 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 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 45 for a 1h 42m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Ely takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around S$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 296 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$ 151+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 80+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 88+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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