Train Ely to Preston from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Preston takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Preston. 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 49m

Duration

195 mi

Distance

£110

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Ely to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ely and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:48 AM → 4:31 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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