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.
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 Ely → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Ely.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Chester, plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £225($265) | hourly | 339km (211 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 60m | £270($320) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 312km (194 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 5h 25m | £62($73) | every 3 hours | 339km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £49($58) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Transport for Wales
East Midlands Railways
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.