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 May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 1h 38m 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

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 233 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 1h 38m 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

You can travel by bus to Ely using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around S$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 268 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$ 114+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 90+
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Yha Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 77+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 80+
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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$ 2.38 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$ 28.49 and S$ 37.99.

Expect to pay S$ 2.38 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$ 28.49 and S$ 37.99.