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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Manchester
- Cheapest price on Oct 31
- €49
- Average ticket price on Oct 31
- €60
- Fastest journey on Oct 31
- 3 h 47 m
- Average journey duration on Oct 31
- 4 h 37 m
- Trains on Oct 31
- 2
- Distance
- 206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Manchester will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 2 trains from Ely to Manchester, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Sat, Oct 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:48 AM 3h47 Ely 11:35 AM Manchester €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:50 AM 5h27 Ely 1:17 PM Manchester €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:48 AM 3h47 Ely 11:35 AM Manchester €49 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 AM 5h27 Ely 1:17 PM Manchester €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Manchester
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Trains from Ely to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Ely to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Manchester trains for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G08100+ C03172+ P01500 | 10:59 AM Ely station (ELY) | 3h37 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| G00964 · G00866 | 11:15 AM Ely station (ELY) | 4h14 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C21810 | 11:48 AM Ely station (ELY) | 3h47 | 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80176+W84692+C21810 | 11:48 AM Ely station (ELY) | 3h17 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00966 · G00875 | 12:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 4h14 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00966+W84697+C21653 | 12:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h54 | 4:09 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| C21593 | 12:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h47 | 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00969 · G00879 | 1:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 4h14 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00969+G08112+C24610 | 1:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h21 | 4:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| C21809 | 1:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h47 | 5:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80179+W84702+C21809 | 1:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h17 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| G00973 · G00887 | 2:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 4h14 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G00973+G08117+C03182 | 2:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h21 | 5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| C21595 | 2:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h47 | 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00974+G08124+C24623 | 3:15 PM Ely station (ELY) | 3h22 | 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Ely to Manchester
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ely to Manchester
Most Ely to Manchester trains use the Ely to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Ely and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ely station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Ely from Ely city centre
Ely train station facilities and services
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Ely arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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