The distance between Welshpool and Ely is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool to Ely by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ely → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Cambridge Fair Street and then to Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Ely by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).
The distance between Welshpool and Ely is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Welshpool and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Ely is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Ely. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Ely. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Welshpool and Ely. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Park St, Birmingham Brunel Street and Cambridge Fair Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Welshpool and Ely. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Ely. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Welshpool and Ely. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 295km (183 miles) |
Bus | 6h 5m | £23($27) | 5 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £48($57) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
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Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.