Ely to Preston Trains

Ely to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Preston takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Duration

212 mi

Distance

£85

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Ely to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:15 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:15 PM → 10:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 7m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 11:39 AM
Arrives next day
15h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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