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How to get fromEly to Lancasterby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Lancaster by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    5h 9m
    £89–139

  2. Drive  205.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Lancastercar car 205.4 mi
    4h 15m
    £52–75

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    6h 5m
    £117–356

  4. Train via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    5h 9m
    £78–155

Ely to Lancaster by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Lancaster via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 9m.

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