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Holyhead to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Ely takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 11m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
  3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain train
6h 18m
£109–198

Holyhead to Ely train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 266.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 6h 18m.

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