Ely to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Preston takes 4h 54m 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.

4h 54m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best

Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

4h 37m

£71–156

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 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 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 Tuesday, June 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 Wednesday, June 10, 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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