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.
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.



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4h 23m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Ely. However, there are services departing from Greenbank station and arriving at Ely station via Stockport station, Doncaster station and Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Northwich to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.
Northwich to Ely train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
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The distance between Northwich and Ely is 209.9 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Greenbank to Ely via Stockport, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 47m.