Preston to Ely by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Ely
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Explore Preston to Ely by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Ely aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Preston and Ely: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$159.90, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Preston to Ely departure frequency and train timetable
With 26 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 27 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:47 and the last one is at 18:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:17, with the last one at 21:17.
How long is the train journey from Preston to Ely?
This journey covers a total of 250 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 49 minutes.
How far in advance Preston and Ely tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Preston and Ely are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
More information on train travel from Preston to Ely
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Ely city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Ely
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Ely? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Preston and Ely spans 250 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is CA$159.90. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 49 minutes.
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