What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Market Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Ely?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Ely is 174 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Ely without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Ely?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Greater Manchester to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Ely bus from?

Greater Manchester to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Ely train from?

Greater Manchester to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Ely?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Ely is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Ely bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Ely train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Ely is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 846+ hotels available in Ely.

Greater Manchester to Ely - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain
4h 24m
£55–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 14m
£32–47
Drive 148.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Elycar 148.5 mi
3h 26m
£37–54
Line 143 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
5h 12m
£101–310
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 1m
£77–112
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 3m
£76–122

Greater Manchester to Ely by bus and train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 24m. 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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