There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Crewe to NuneatonStockport - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to ElyBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 13m£66–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pool Meadow Bus StationUkn21
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parkside777
8h 26m£30–93Drive 163.1 mi
- Drive from Chester to Ely163.1 mi
3h 24m£41–59Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
5h 50m£90–279Train
- Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New StreetHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ElyBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 7m£37–172Train #2
- Take the train from Chester to StockportChester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 43m£54–102Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
6h 6m£76–184
Chester to Ely by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ely is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Market Street via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Chester and Ely is 183 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Ely without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chester to Ely, including transfers.
Chester to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Chester to Ely is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £95 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Market Street via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Flights from Liverpool to London Stansted Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to London Stansted Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Flights from Liverpool to London Stansted Airport via Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Flights from Liverpool to London Stansted Airport via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
Train from Stansted Airport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Chester to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ely is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Chester to Ely.
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