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How to get fromHolyhead to Elyby train, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Ely by train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    5h 32m
    £124–230

  2. Drive 247.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Elycar car 247.1 mi
    4h 48m
    £60–87

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train
    7h 37m
    £148–460

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
    7h 19m
    £130–214

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 27m
    £135–213

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain train
    8h 31m
    £61–225

Holyhead to Ely by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ely via London Euston and King's Cross in around 5h 32m.

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