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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Ely takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain train
3h 23m
£53–103

Manchester to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 23m.

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