What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to Coniston Water?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Coniston Water is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Coniston Water?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Coniston Water is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Ely to Coniston Water?

The distance between Ely and Coniston Water is 277 miles. The road distance is 235.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Coniston Water without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Coniston Water without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Ely to Coniston Water?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ely to Coniston Water, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ely to Coniston Water?

The best way to get from Ely to Coniston Water is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 51m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 11h 7m.

Can I drive from Ely to Coniston Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Coniston Water is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ely to Coniston Water.

Where can I stay near Coniston Water?

There are 3220+ hotels available in Coniston Water.

Ely to Coniston Water - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Coniston Water by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 51m
£96–250
Drive 234.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Coniston234.6 mi
4h 27m
£58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
11h 7m
£84–127
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-FurnessManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
10h 15m
£58–156

Ely to Coniston Water by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 15mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ely to Coniston Water.

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Distance: 275.8 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Coniston Water, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Coniston Water via Nuneaton, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Coniston Water via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 11h 7m.

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