How to travel from Ely to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Ely and Wrexham is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ely to Wrexham 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 WrexhamEly if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Ely to Wrexham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Ely and Wrexham is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ely and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ely to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Wrexham. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ely and Wrexham. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Wrexham. We recommend that you drive to Wrexham. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Wrexham. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Ely to Wrexham

Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Wrexham

Transport options from Ely to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
£95($115)
5 times a week313km (194 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4hrs
£115($135)
every 2 hours312km (194 miles)
Train to Liverpool Lime Street6h 10m
£63($75)
every 3 hours368km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ely and Wrexham

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Airports near Wrexham

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Wrexham