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Trains from Ely (ELY) to Manchester Stations

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59

train journeys
per day

128

miles (207 kms)

3hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 01:09

first / last train

13

direct trains

9

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Ely (ELY) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 59 scheduled rail journeys between Ely and Manchester Stations , with 13 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ely to Manchester Stations is approximately 128 miles (207 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Manchester Stations .

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ely to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Ely to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:30
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    09:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    10:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:14
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:49
    3 hrs 46 mins Direct
    10:35
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:58
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Ely
    Manchester Victoria
    Ely to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:12
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:12
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:14
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:49
    3 hrs 46 mins Direct
    11:35
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    12:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:53
    3 hrs 42 mins Direct
    12:35
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:01
    Ely
    Manchester Victoria
    Ely to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    13:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:16
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:53
    3 hrs 42 mins Direct
    13:35
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:51
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Ely
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ely to Manchester Piccadilly

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ely and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Ely and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ely and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 59 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

First class tickets on trains between Ely and Manchester Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Ely and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 13 direct services per day from Ely to Manchester Stations

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ely and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.