The distance between Ely and Stoke on Trent is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ely to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the bus to Cambridge Jesus College then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).
The distance between Ely and Stoke on Trent is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Ely and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ely and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge Jesus College and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Stagecoach East and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ely and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £79($95) | every 4 hours | 240km (149 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3hrs | £52($61) | every 2 hours | 215km (133 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £255($300) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £26($31) | 5 times a week | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £42($50) | on demand | 242km (151 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.