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It takes an average of 5h 7m to travel from Ely to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 155 miles (250 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Ely to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £55.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:04 | |
| Departure station | Ely | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 31m | |
| Distance | 155 miles (250 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £55.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Ely to Preston (Lancs) in 3 hours 31 minutes
If you want to travel from Ely to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Ely to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 5 hours 7 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 36 trains per day running on this route, which spans 155 miles (250 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Preston (Lancs). You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Ely to Preston (Lancs) start from £55.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The price of train tickets from Ely to Preston (Lancs) starts at £55.60 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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