The distance between Ely and Birmingham is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ely to Birmingham by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birmingham → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
There are several options for getting from Ely to Birmingham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Ely and Birmingham is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Ely and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ely and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.
CrossCountry run train services between Ely and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ely and Birmingham. We recommend that you drive to Birmingham. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ely and Birmingham. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | £68($80) | hourly | 196km (122 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £31($37) | on demand | 178km (111 miles) |
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.