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Outbound fromLiverpool Lime Street to Ely by train
It takes an average of 4h 32m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely by train, over a distance of around 152 miles (245 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely and tickets for this journey start from £30.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:51 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Ely | |
| Journey time | From 4h 21m | |
| Distance | 152 miles (245 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £30.50 | |
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Taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely in 4 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 32 minutes to travel the 152 miles (245 km) from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with East Midlands Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Ely.
Book train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ely by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Liverpool Lime Street to Ely is right for you.
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