There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Old Trafford by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to Manchester Oxford RoadNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 19m£50–85Drive 152.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ely to Old Trafford152.5 mi
3h 26m£39–55Train, fly
- Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
5h 19m£82–270Train via Hinckley
- Take the train from Ely to NuneatonStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 21m£52–167
Ely to Old Trafford by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Exchange Quay via Nuneaton and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Ely and Old Trafford is 169 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Ely to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Ely to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Old Trafford is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ely to Old Trafford.
There are 3611+ hotels available in Old Trafford.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Old Trafford, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–85
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Ely to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
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