The average train between Ely and Bury takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Bury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ely and Bury. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Bury at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Bury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bury. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Bury station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Ely to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Ely and Bury is 217.3 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Bury via Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 28m.