Ely to Preston Trains

Ely to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Preston takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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4h 38m

£63–144

Ely to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Preston? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Hinckley

Ely to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:50 PM

1:15 PM → 5:52 PM

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

3:15 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM

6:13 AM → 10:50 AM

7:12 AM → 11:50 AM

8:15 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:38 AM

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM

7:15 AM → 11:50 AM

8:15 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:51 PM

12:15 PM → 4:51 PM

1:15 PM → 5:37 PM

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ely, England and Preston, England?

Train from Ely to Nuneaton

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Trip Overview

Train via Hinckley

Ely to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:50 PM

1:15 PM → 5:52 PM

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

3:15 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM

6:13 AM → 10:50 AM

7:12 AM → 11:50 AM

8:15 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:38 AM

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM

7:15 AM → 11:50 AM

8:15 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:51 PM

12:15 PM → 4:51 PM

1:15 PM → 5:37 PM

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ely, England and Preston, England?

Train from Ely to Nuneaton

Train from Ely to Peterborough

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