There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Ely by train, car, or plane
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to NuneatonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to ElyBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 12m£80–190Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Ely134.9 mi
3h 6m£34–49Train, fly
- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Ely
5h 16m£85–272Train
- Take the train from Stockport to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 37m£53–95
Macclesfield to Ely by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Ely is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Ely. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Ely via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Ely is 170 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Ely without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Macclesfield to Ely, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Macclesfield to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Ely is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Macclesfield to Ely.
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What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Ely, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Ely via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton in around 4h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
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