What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ely is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ely is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Howell Road via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Canton Chapter Arts Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ely. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Ely?

The distance between Glasgow and Ely is 386 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ely without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 54m and costs £140 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Ely?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Glasgow to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ely bus from?

Glasgow to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ely train from?

Glasgow to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Ely?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ely is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 54m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Glasgow to Ely bus arrive?

Glasgow to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Ely train arrive?

Glasgow to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Ely is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Glasgow to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Ely.

Glasgow to Ely - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 54m
£143–237
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 27m
£49–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 49m
£64–131
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Elycar 372 mi
7h 3m
£91–131
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Worcestershire Parkway
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 51m
£265–377
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£60–162
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 58m
£86–187
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m
£138–450
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 46m
£93–196

Glasgow to Ely by train and bus

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383.4 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ely, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Howell Road via Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Howell Road via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Canton Chapter Arts Centre in around 9h 49m.

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