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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Wigan is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 8h 14m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ely to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Wigan bus from?

Ely to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Wigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Wigan?

The best way to get from Ely to Wigan is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Ely to Wigan bus arrive?

Ely to Wigan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus 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?

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ely and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at College Avenue via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, St Peter's Square and Sumner Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

There are 7 ways to get from Ely to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 11m
£71–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
8h 14m
£20–36
Drive 173.7 mi
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 50m
£78–254
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 27m
£58–96
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 27m
£60–191
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 42m
£67–173

Ely to Wigan by train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to College Avenue via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, and Sumner Street in around 8h 14m.

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