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How to get fromEly to Holyheadby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Holyhead by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 27m
    £89–175

  2. Drive  246.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Holyheadcar car 246.7 mi
    4h 44m
    £61–88

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 30m
    £144–382

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    7h 33m
    £114–174

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 41m
    £98–229

Ely to Holyhead by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Ely to Holyhead via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 6h 27m.

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