There are 4 ways to get from Cotswolds to Ely by train or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 14m£129–178Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotswolds to Elycar 126.3 mi
2h 42m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Elytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 33m£98–143Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 52m£96–138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Ely is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Ely is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Ely. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Ely via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Ely is 178 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Ely without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 14m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cotswolds to Ely, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Ely train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cotswolds to Ely train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Ely is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Cotswolds to Ely.
There are 848+ hotels available in Ely.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Ely, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Ely via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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