There are 4 ways to get from Crewe to Ely by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to NuneatonStockport - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to ElyBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 17m£59–166Train via Nottingham
cheapest- Take the train from Crewe to NottinghamCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 26m£32–88Drive 139.9 mi
- Drive from Crewe to Ely139.9 mi
2h 51m£35–51Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
5h 7m£82–271
Crewe to Ely by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Ely is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Crewe to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Ely. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Ely via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Crewe and Ely is 162 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.
The best way to get from Crewe to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Crewe to Ely, including transfers.
Crewe to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Ely is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Crewe to Ely.
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What companies run services between Crewe, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Crewe to Ely via Nuneaton in around 3h 17m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- 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
- £23–40
- 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
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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