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Visit Ely Cathedral car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s easy to visit Ely Cathedral car-free, as it is about 15 minutes’ walk from Ely Railway station. For a scenic stroll from Station Road, turn right along Annesdale onto the riverside and left through Jubilee Gardens and Cherry Hill park.

There are direct trains to Ely from London King’s Cross (70 mins), Norwich (50 mins), Cambridge (15 mins), the Midlands and Stansted Airport. When you travel by train, and Ely PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited local bus travel.

There are some buses to Ely from Newmarket and Cambridge.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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About Ely Cathedral

An architectural marvel with its octagonal tower and soaring columns, Benedictine monks built the cathedral in the eleventh-century when Ely was just a tiny hamlet on an island in the fens. Visit the UK’s only dedicated stained glass museum and take a tour of the iconic towers (extra fee). For more ideas in the area, see our car-free guide to Ely.

For any queries about visiting contact Ely Cathedral on 01353 667735 or [email protected]

Address: Ely Cathedral, Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4DL. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.