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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 25m
    £55–94

  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 14m
    £32–49

  3. Drive  148.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Elycar car 148.5 mi
    3h 26m
    £37–53

  4. Line 143 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 12m
    £100–289

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 1m
    £77–112

  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 2m
    £71–122

Greater Manchester to Ely by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Ely via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 25m. 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 14m.

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