There are 3 ways to get from Coventry to Ely by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 8m£58–88Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coventry to Elycar 84.4 mi
1h 39m£21–30Bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Streetbus 9
4h 35m
Coventry to Ely by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Ely is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Ely. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Ely via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Coventry and Ely is 112 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Coventry to Ely, including transfers.
Coventry to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Ely train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Ely is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Ely, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Nuneaton to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Market Street via Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
Train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0800 001 6255
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Coventry to Ely train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Ely is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Coventry to Ely.
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