Train Ely to Manchester from £100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Manchester takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration: 187 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 46m

£83–125

Ely to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:15 PM → 7:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 9:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:24 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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