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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Elyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain train
    4h 21m
    £59–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    7h 32m
    £31–69

  3. Drive 148.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Elycar car 148.5 mi
    3h 25m
    £37–53

  4. Line 87 bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train
    5h 9m
    £105–390

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 1m
    £82–132

  6. Train via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    5h 9m
    £87–132

Greater Manchester to Ely by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Ely, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Ely via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Market Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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