What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Manchester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ely to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ely and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Ely to Manchester?

The distance between Ely and Manchester is 171 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Ely to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ely to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Manchester train from?

Ely to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Manchester train arrive?

Ely to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ely to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Manchester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ely to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ely to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3495+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ely to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 43m
£32–122
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 47m
£21–110
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Manchestercar 150.8 mi
3h 26m
£36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 39m
£74–242
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 46m
£42–101

Ely to Manchester by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 43m.

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