How to travel from Ely to Birmingham, United Kingdom

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.

2 routes found

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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Birmingham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Birmingham

Transport options from Ely to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£68($80)
hourly196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand178km (111 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham