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Manchester to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:04
Last train
Last train
22:30
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
129 miles
Price
Price
AED 113.79*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

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18:34
3h 12m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
21:46
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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18:43
3h 32m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
22:15
Ely
East Midlands Railway
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19:14
3h 42m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
22:56
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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20:00
10h, 3 change
Manchester Victoria
06:00
+1
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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22:14
9h 39m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
07:53
+1
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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22:30
11h 49m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
10:19
+1
Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Manchester to Ely. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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