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

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  1. Train via Hinckley

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    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 29m
    £45–198

  2. Drive 190.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ely to Prestoncar190.7 mi
    3h 37m
    £48–70

  3. 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)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 10m
    £92–297

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester PiccadillytrainNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestontrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 53m
    £77–124

  5. 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)planeSTN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    6h 18m
    £73–207

Ely to Preston by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Ely to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 29m.

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