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

Mepal to Polstead - Bus Timetable

The ELY ZIPPER 2 bus from Mepal to Polstead runs from 05:38 to 16:50, with departures every 1 hr-2 hr 10 min. The journey takes about 4 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Mepal to Polstead by bus and train

To get from Mepal to Polstead 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 GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 51 bus from Railway Station, Stowmarket station to Brunskil Place, Hadleigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Mepal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Polstead on the Moovit app.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ELY ZIPPER 2ELY ZIPPER 2
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Polstead
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 - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Smk
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Stowmarket
    ID sufgajtp
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Hadleigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brunskil Place, Hadleigh
    ID sufagdgw
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Polstead
    Walk to
    Polstead
    3.13 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mepal to Polstead

The distance between Mepal, East Anglia and Polstead, East Anglia is approximately 110.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mepal to Polstead 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 Polstead

To check the bus and train timetable from Mepal to Polstead using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mepal) and destination (Polstead), 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 Polstead?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line ELY ZIPPER 2, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 51.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mepal to Polstead 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 Polstead in East Anglia.

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

    The total travel time between Mepal and Polstead in East Anglia by bus and train is about 4 hr 15 min.

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

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

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