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$ 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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ely to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 217 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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ely to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 217 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around S$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 287 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$ 129+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 75+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 65+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.32 and S$ 36.42. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.32 and S$ 36.42. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.