What is the cheapest way to get from Ely to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Ely to St Helens is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ely to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Ely to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Ely and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Lea Green via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Ely to St Helens?

The distance between Ely and St Helens is 203 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ely to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Ely to St Helens without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Ely to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ely to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to St Helens train from?

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

Where does the Ely to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ely to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to St Helens is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ely to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Ely to St Helens?

Book your Ely to St Helens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2352+ hotels available in St Helens.

Ely to St Helens - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ely to St Helens by train, car, or plane

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Lea Green
4h 40m
£53–107
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank QuayRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
5h 42m
£36–138
Drive 172.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to St Helens172.5 mi
3h 21m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
5h 27m
£91–297
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington CentralNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 56m
£62–94
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
6h 25m
£60–154
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
6h 34m
£70–218

Ely to St Helens by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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You can take a train from Ely to Lea Green via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 40m.

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