How to get from Mepal to Needham by bus and train?

Mepal to Needham - Bus Timetable

The ELY ZIPPER 2 bus from Mepal to Needham runs from 05:38 to 16:50, with departures every 1 hr-2 hr 10 min. The journey takes about 3 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Mepal to Needham by bus and train

To get from Mepal to Needham in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ELY ZIPPER 2 bus from Iretons Way, Mepal station to Tesco, Ely station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 36A bus from Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre station to Sancroft Academy, Harleston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Mepal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Needham on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ELY ZIPPER 2ELY ZIPPER 2
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 36A36A
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Iretons Way, Mepal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iretons Way, Mepal
    ID CMBGMPDA
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ELY ZIPPER 2ELY ZIPPER 2
    Wait for bus
    ELY ZIPPER 2
    Ely
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tesco, Ely
    ID CMBDGPAM
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ely
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwich
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
    ID NFODMPMW
    770 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 36A36A
    Wait for bus
    36A
    Harleston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sancroft Academy, Harleston
    ID NFODPTPJ
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    1.12 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mepal to Needham

The distance between Mepal, East Anglia and Needham, East Anglia is approximately 135.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mepal to Needham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Anglia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Mepal to Needham

To check the bus and train timetable from Mepal to Needham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mepal) and destination (Needham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mepal to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line ELY ZIPPER 2, Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 36A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mepal and Needham in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mepal to Needham in East Anglia?

    The ELY ZIPPER 2 bus line goes from Iretons Way, Mepal station near Mepal to Tesco, Ely station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tesco, Ely station near Needham in East Anglia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mepal to Needham in East Anglia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mepal and Needham in East Anglia by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mepal to get to Needham in East Anglia?

    Get on the ELY ZIPPER 2 bus from the Iretons Way, Mepal stop near Mepal in East Anglia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mepal and Needham in East Anglia?

    Get off the bus at the Tesco, Ely stop, which is closest to Needham in East Anglia.

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