The distance between Ely and Lancaster is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ely to Lancaster by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Cambridge then fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the train to Nuneaton then Crewe and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Lancaster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).
The distance between Ely and Lancaster is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ely and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Lancaster is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Ely and Lancaster. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ely and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Cambridge then fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ely and Lancaster. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Cambridge, plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £180($210) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £255($300) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Train via Nuneaton + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 375km (233 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | £68($81) | every 2 hours | 348km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £65($77) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
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