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The average train between Ely and Lancaster takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
5h 9m
£90–141

Ely to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ely and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express5h 29m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Lancaster via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 9m.

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