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 £24 - £45 and takes 8h 51m.

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 bus between Preston and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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 Leeds and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Preston to Ely?

The distance between Preston and Ely is 201 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 which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ely train from?

Preston to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ely?

The best way to get from Preston to Ely is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Ely bus arrive?

Preston to Ely bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Ely train arrive?

Preston to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds 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

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Train
best
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 43m
£74–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
8h 51m
£24–41
Drive 190 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elycar 190 mi
3h 41m
£47–67
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 43m
£115–414
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 2m
£102–156
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 31m
£91–152
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
7h 15m
£79–214

Preston to Ely by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ely via Leeds and Peterborough in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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