The average bus between Greater Manchester and Ely takes 8h 43m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Greater Manchester and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Ely station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Greater Manchester to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Ely is 204 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Market Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 14m.