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 22m.

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 22m 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 26m.

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 26m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 22m 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 1402+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Lea Greentrain
4h 26m
£67–116
Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to St Helenscar 172.5 mi
3h 22m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 St Helens Junctiontrain
5h 47m
£110–334
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 8m
£92–134
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Rugby - Preston / ...
5h 44m
£94–142
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 20m
£68–150
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 St Helens Junctiontrain
6h 42m
£70–186

Ely to St Helens by train

133Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Ely, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Lea Green via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 26m.

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