Preston to Ely Trains

Preston to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ely takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 59m

Duration

200 mi

Distance

£86

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:43 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:45 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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