Buses in Prickwillow, Ely — Bus Stops, Routes & Services (2026)
🚌 Buses in Prickwillow — an area of Ely in Cambridgeshire — about 3.7 miles east of Ely town centre.
Prickwillow has 4 bus stops served by 1 bus services (Lord’s Travel). Key stops include Hall, Short Drove. This page lists every stop in Prickwillow and the buses that call at each one.
🚏 Bus Stops in Prickwillow
| Bus stop | Direction | Buses |
|---|---|---|
| Hall (near) → | Eastbound → | 129 |
| Hall (opp) ← | Westbound ← | 129 |
| Short Drove (near) ↙ | South-westbound ↙ | 129 |
| Short Drove (opp) ↗ | North-eastbound ↗ | 129 |
Stop names and directions are as signed on street (adj = adjacent, opp = opposite, nr = near, o/s = outside). Live departures for each stop are on bustimes.org.
🚌 Bus Services in Prickwillow
- 129 — Black Horse Drove – Ely (Lord’s Travel)
🎫 Fares & How to Ride in Prickwillow
- £3 fare cap: no single bus fare in England costs more than £3 under the national fare cap — and the cap falls to £2 from 1 January 2027 under the change announced in July 2026.
- Paying: larger operators (Stagecoach, First, Lynx) accept contactless bank cards and mobile payment as well as cash; small community operators may be cash-only, so keep a card or exact change handy.
- Tickets: most operators sell day tickets on the bus and in their apps; if you arrive by train, PlusBus add-ons cover town buses in Peterborough, Cambridge, Ely and Norwich.
🗺️ Nearby Areas in Ely
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which buses serve Prickwillow?
Prickwillow is served by routes 129 (Lord’s Travel) — see the service list above for where each one runs.
How many bus stops are there in Prickwillow?
There are 4 bus stops in Prickwillow listed above, each with the services that call there.
Is there a direct bus from Prickwillow to Peterborough?
No direct Peterborough bus calls in Prickwillow itself — the services above are the local network; change in Ely for Peterborough connections.
How much is the bus fare in Prickwillow?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Contactless payment is accepted by the larger operators listed above.
Stop & service data: bustimes.org (open data — Bus Open Data Service / Traveline / NaPTAN), extracted and verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with the operator before travelling. See also: Peterborough bus routes & guides on BusUpdate.