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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ely is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ely is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ely. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ely?

The distance between Holyhead and Ely is 268 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ely without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Holyhead to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Ely train from?

Holyhead to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Ely train arrive?

Holyhead to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Ely is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Holyhead to Ely.

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

Book your Holyhead to Ely train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 772+ hotels available in Ely.

Holyhead to Ely - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Ely by train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Ely
5h 52m
£69–228
Drive 247 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Ely247 mi
4h 44m
£61–88
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
8h 20m
£102–298
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New StreetHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ElyBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
7h 10m
£68–188
Train #2
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Stockport
3. Take the train from Stockport to Ely
8h 21m
£67–130
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
8h 30m
£98–232
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
8h 51m
£79–172

Holyhead to Ely by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 5h 52m.

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