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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Preston is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Ely to Preston?

The distance between Ely and Preston is 213 miles. The road distance is 191.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Preston without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 22m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Ely to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Ely to Preston train arrive?

Ely to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Ely to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Preston is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ely to Preston.

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

Book your Ely to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

Ely to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ely to Preston by train, car, or plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
4h 22m
£76–249
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
4h 44m
£42–124
Drive 190.7 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Prestoncar 190.7 mi
3h 37m
£47–68
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 35m
£80–271
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
4h 48m
£47–113
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 11m
£69–219

Ely to Preston by train

120Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 22m.

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