How far is Ely from Peterborough?

25 miles
Peterborough to Ely by train

How long does it take to get from Ely to Peterborough?

36 minutes
The average journey time from Ely to Peterborough takes 36 minutes. Journey times may be slightly longer at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

Where do trains go from Ely?

Ely is a busy station with trains running to a variety of destinations including London, Cambridge, King’s Lynn, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool.

Does Ely have a station?

Ely station has a single entrance that leads into the concourse and to platform 1. A subway with ramp access connects to platform 2 and platform 3. There are toilets on all platforms, and bike racks on platform 1 and on the station forecourt.

Is Ely a nice place to live?

The city of Ely has been named amongst The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live list after being praised for its “friendliness and historic atmosphere”. Expert judges have put together a list of the top eight locations to live across the East of England, looking at schools, air quality and green spaces.

Is Ely a short platform?

Ely station has a single entrance that leads into the concourse and to platform 1. A subway with ramp access connects to platform 2 and platform 3. North and southbound services (to London, Cambridge and King’s Lynn) use platforms 1 and 2, while services east and west (towards Ipswich and Liverpool) use platform 3.

Is Ely pretty?

Nestling under the big skies of the Fen countryside, in the shadow of its magnificent cathedral, Ely offers a wealth of attractions and things to do. Dominating the skyline, it is one of England’s most beautiful and largest Cathedrals.

Is Ely posh?

Sometimes described as a “posh B&B” and very much a family home, it also offers self-catering in its Coach House. It’s stuffed with books and antiques, has a walled garden, and owners Jenny and Robin Farndale are welcoming. Excellent breakfasts and private parking.

Is Ely a bad area?

Ely is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Cambridgeshire, and is the 55th most dangerous overall out of Cambridgeshire’s 265 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ely in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Ely safe?

Ely is the safest place to live in the county according to latest figures. The city had half the number of crimes reported compared to the county average. The news has been welcomed by mayor Councillor Ian Lindsay who said the force needed praise for taking their community policing seriously.