How to travel from Crewe to Ely, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Ely is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Crewe to Ely by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cambridge (CBG), Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ely.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Ely.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Ely

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Ely by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($220).

The distance between Crewe and Ely is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Crewe and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Ely is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £190 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Ely. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Crewe and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Ely. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Ely. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Crewe and Ely. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Crewe to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Ely

Transport options from Crewe to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cambridge (CBG), Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
£190($220)
every 4 hours276km (172 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£235($275)
every 4 hours426km (264 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£62($73)
hourly260km (161 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 20m
£54($64)
every 2 hours239km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 miles)

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Airports near Ely

The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Ely
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Ely
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Ely