How to travel from Wrexham to Ely, United Kingdom

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

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wrexham to Ely by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ElyWrexham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Chester, plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ely.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Ely.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ely.

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

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Ely by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 5h 25m. 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 Wrexham and Ely is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wrexham and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Wrexham and Ely. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Wrexham and Ely. We recommend that you drive to Ely. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wrexham and Ely. 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 Wrexham to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Wrexham to Ely

Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Ely

Transport options from Wrexham to Ely
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Chester, plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
£225($265)
hourly339km (211 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
£270($320)
hourly489km (304 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£105($125)
every 4 hours312km (194 miles)
Train via Stockport5h 25m
£62($73)
every 3 hours339km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Ely

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Ely
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Ely
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Ely