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, The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 394
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 394
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 1h 06m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about RM 28 for a journey of 201 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 1h 06m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about RM 28 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Ely

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 544+
Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 424+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 295+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
RM 286+

Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay RM 8.90 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 RM 106.71 and RM 142.28. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.90 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 RM 106.71 and RM 142.28. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.