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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Wigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Wigan is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Wigan North Western via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Ely to Wigan?

The distance between Ely and Wigan is 198 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Wigan without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 30m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ely to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Wigan train from?

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

Where does the Ely to Wigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Wigan is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ely to Wigan.

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

Book your Ely to Wigan train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Wigan.

Ely to Wigan - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ely to Wigan by train, 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
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 30m
£77–150
Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Wigancar 173.7 mi
3h 23m
£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 Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain
5h 40m
£115–398
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 26m
£89–136
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 32m
£69–246
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 29m
£73–234

Ely to Wigan by train

110Weekly Trains

4h 30mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Wigan North Western via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 30m.

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