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Manchester to Ely Train Route Details

First train
First train
12:34
Last train
Last train
22:14
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Ely
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
129 miles
Price
Price
€17.32*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

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12:34
3h 12m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
15:46
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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12:43
3h 36m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
16:19
Ely
East Midlands Railway
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13:34
3h 18m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
16:52
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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14:34
3h 22m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
17:56
Ely
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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14:43
3h 36m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
18:19
Ely
East Midlands Railway
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15:34
3h 14m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
18:48
Paris
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
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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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Season tickets for frequent travelers

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