The average train between Wigan and Ely takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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.
Trains run hourly between Wigan and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ely. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Ely station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Wigan to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Wigan to Ely train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Wigan and Ely is 232 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Ely via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 42m.