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Lancaster to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
07:19
Last train
Last train
23:26
Departure city
Departure city
Lancaster
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
4h 57m
Distance
Distance
171 miles
Price
Price
$47.98*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

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07:19
5h 26m, 3 change
Lancaster
12:45
Ely
TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast
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07:45
5h 34m, 3 change
Lancaster
13:19
Ely
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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08:30
5h 15m, 3 change
Lancaster
13:45
Ely
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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09:41
5h 5m, 2 change
Lancaster
14:46
Ely
NorthernLNER
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10:46
5h, 2 change
Lancaster
15:46
Ely
NorthernLNER
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11:30
5h 22m, 3 change
Lancaster
16:52
Paris
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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Ticket prices for Lancaster to Ely typically cost around $47.98, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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