The distance between Ely and Chester is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ely to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Chester.
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Fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Ely and Chester is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ely and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Ely and Chester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ely and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge Jesus College, Birmingham Brunel Street and Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ely and Chester. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 55m | £95($110) | twice daily | 293km (182 miles) |
Train via Nuneaton | 3h 10m | £75($89) | every 2 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 4h 50m | £63($75) | every 2 hours | 318km (197 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £185($220) | hourly | 321km (200 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £350($415) | every 4 hours | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 4h 40m | £260($310) | hourly | 469km (292 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £24($28) | 5 times a week | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($61) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.