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The average train between Northwich and Ely takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich 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.

5h 11m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Northwich to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Northwich and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ely at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northwich 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.

Map of how to get from Northwich to Ely.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Northwich, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Greenbank to Ely via Stockport, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 47m.

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