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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ely is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ely. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Ely?

The distance between Preston and Ely is 213 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ely without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 37m and costs £30 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Preston to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ely bus from?

Preston to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ely train from?

Preston to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ely?

The best way to get from Preston to Ely is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 37m and costs £30 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Preston to Ely bus arrive?

Preston to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Ely train arrive?

Preston to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ely is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Preston to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Preston to Ely - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Ely. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Market Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain
4h 37m
£35–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 29m
£31–59
Drive 190 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elycar 190 mi
3h 41m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
5h 28m
£77–270
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain
4h 42m
£34–107
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 21m
£42–148
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 33m
£71–184

Preston to Ely by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ely via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Market Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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