What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ely is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ely?

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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ely?

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 14m.

How far is it from Chester to Ely?

The distance between Chester and Ely is 183 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Ely without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 14m and costs £23 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Ely?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chester to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ely bus from?

Chester to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ely train from?

Chester to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ely?

The best way to get from Chester to Ely is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 14m and costs £23 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Ely bus arrive?

Chester to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Ely train arrive?

Chester to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ely is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Chester to Ely.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Ely?

Book your Chester to Ely train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 785+ hotels available in Ely.

Chester to Ely - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Stockport - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 14m
£24–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
7h 30m
£20–32
Drive 163.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Elycar 163.1 mi
3h 25m
£40–57
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
5h 49m
£79–284
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 11m
£36–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 42m
£35–150
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 5m
£56–141
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
7h 4m
£82–220

Chester to Ely by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 14mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 182.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Market Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.