The average train between Southport and Ely takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ely at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Ely. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Ely station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Southport to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Southport to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Ely is 259 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Ely via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 5h 51m.