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There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Cumbria by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 17m
    £113–204

  2. Drive  241 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Cumbriacar car 241 mi
    4h 12m
    £60–87

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 41m
    £107–157

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus bus 563
    8h 49m
    £77–123

Ely to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Cumbria via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 17m.

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