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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ely is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Ely is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Howell Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Bute Terrace Radisson Blu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Nelson to Ely?

The distance between Nelson and Ely is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Ely without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Nelson to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Ely bus from?

Nelson to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.

Where does the Nelson to Ely bus arrive?

Nelson to Ely bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Ely is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Nelson to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Ely.

Nelson to Ely - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 132 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Ely by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Cardiff Centraltrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Howell Roadbus C1
1h 12m
£9–14
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Elycar 17.5 mi
28 min
£5–7
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wellington Stores to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9bus C16
2. Take the train from Caerphilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Howell Roadbus C1
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Elytaxi 17.5 mi
28 min
£40–50
Train, bus via Ely Police Station
1. Take the train from Ystrad Mynach to Cardiff Centraltrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Ely Police Stationbus X2
1h 20m
£6–12
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bute Terrace Radisson Blu to Howell Roadbus C1
2h 10m

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Distance: 19.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Nelson, Wales and Ely, Wales?

You can take a bus from Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 to Howell Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, and Bute Terrace Radisson Blu in around 2h 10m.

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