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Manchester to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:04
Last train
Last train
23:21
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
206 km
Price
Price
26,18 EUR*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

What are the next train times from Manchester to Ely?

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05:04
3 t 48 m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
08:52
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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05:30
3 t 49 m, 3 change
Manchester Victoria
09:19
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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06:29
3 t 23 m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
09:52
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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06:30
3 t 22 m, 2 change
Manchester Victoria
09:52
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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07:34
3 t 13 m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
10:47
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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07:43
3 t 36 m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
11:19
Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Ticket prices for Manchester to Ely typically cost around 26,18 EUR, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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