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Manchester to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
23:15
Last train
Last train
19:35
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
3h 12m
Distance
Distance
129 miles
Price
Price
VND 539,170.00*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia

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23:15
11h 38m, 3 change
Manchester Victoria
10:53
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Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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09:09
3h 22m, 2 change
Manchester Piccadilly
12:31
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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10:14
3h 38m, 2 change
Manchester Piccadilly
13:52
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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10:35
4h 17m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
14:52
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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11:20
3h 32m, 2 change
Manchester Piccadilly
14:52
Ely
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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11:41
3h 38m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
15:19
Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Ticket prices for Manchester to Ely typically cost around VND 539,170.00, 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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How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Ely

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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Manchester to Ely when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Manchester to Ely more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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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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