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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Shotton is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Shotton is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Shotton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Shotton. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Ash Grove via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Shotton?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Shotton. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Shotton via Nuneaton, Crewe and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ely to Shotton?

The distance between Ely and Shotton is 191 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Shotton without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ely to Shotton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Shotton bus from?

Ely to Shotton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Shotton train from?

Ely to Shotton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Shotton?

The best way to get from Ely to Shotton is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Ely to Shotton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ely to Shotton train arrive?

Ely to Shotton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Ely to Shotton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Shotton is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Ely to Shotton.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotton?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Shotton.

Ely to Shotton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ely to Shotton 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 Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain Milton Keynes Central - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 24m
£85–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h 9m
£20–33
Drive 170.4 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Shottoncar 170.4 mi
3h 36m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Shottontrain
6h 26m
£121–353
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shottontrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
5h 42m
£100–156
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Shottontrain
7h 21m
£82–204
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Shottontrain
7h 4m
£74–156

Ely to Shotton by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Shotton, Wales?

You can take a train from Ely to Shotton via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Chester in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Ash Grove via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 9m.

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