There are 3 ways to get from Solihull to Ely by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleshill Parkway to ElyBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
3h 59m£59–156Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solihull to Ely100.8 mi
1h 51m£25–36Bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Parkside777
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Street9
6h 37m
Solihull to Ely by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Ely is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Ely is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Ely. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Market Street via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Solihull and Ely is 126 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Solihull to Ely, including transfers.
Solihull to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ely is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 6h 37m.
Solihull to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Ely is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Solihull to Ely.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Ely, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Coleshill Parkway to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £55–150 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Market Street via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 37m.
Train from Coleshill Parkway to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–80
- 1st Class
- £100–150
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0800 001 6255
- Website
- a2bbusandcoach.com
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.a2bbusandcoach.com/
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