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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ely is to bus and train which costs £19 - £60 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ely?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ely. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ely?

The distance between Manchester and Ely is 165 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ely without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £110.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ely train from?

Manchester to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Ely train arrive?

Manchester to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ely is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Manchester to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 776+ hotels available in Ely.

Manchester to Ely - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 36m
£30–110
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gatebus Uk079
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 29m
£19–58
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Elycar 159.5 mi
3h 4m
£40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
4h 32m
£72–247
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 42m
£79–193

Manchester to Ely by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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