Trains from Manchester Airport
to Ely
From £48.50
Manchester Airport to Ely by train on average takes 4 hrs 16 mins
Manchester Airport to Ely one way only
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from £48.50
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- Trains depart every 50 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Airport at 03:43
- Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 18:48
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Manchester Airport to Ely train times
| Last updated: 05:34:22
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:43 Manchester Airport On Time | 10:13 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, TransPennine Express | 4h 30m, 1 change | ||
06:03 Manchester Airport On Time | 09:52 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, TransPennine Express | 3h 49m, 2 changes | ||
07:04 Manchester Airport On Time | 10:51 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, TransPennine Express | 3h 47m, 2 changes | ||
07:17 Manchester Airport On Time | 11:19 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 2m, 1 change | ||
08:17 Manchester Airport On Time | 12:13 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 56m, 1 change |
Station Message
From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.
If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.
How to book a bike space:
"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336
"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist
"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)
"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.
"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.
PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station
From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here
Manchester Airport facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
- Luggage
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist InformationYes
There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm MachineYes
There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De ChangeNo
The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- ShopsYes
There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/351 600 1671 - AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- NameManchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces0
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Spaces Note
Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Location
Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 107 2149
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket GatesYes
A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Car park closurePlease be advised that the car park at this station will be closed on the 8th December 2024. This is due to engineering works.
Ely facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
Post box is located on Platform 1
- Tourist InformationNo
Ely town centre
- Atm MachineNo
Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
- ShopsYes
Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point
Yes - from help point - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On each platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 131
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.ncp.co.ukOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £8.20
Daily: £9.30
Weekly: £35.00
Monthly: £130.00
Three Monthly: £370.00
Annual: £1,300.00
Saturday: £6.55
Sunday: £6.55
Note:£13.15 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£66.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 4
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £1,840.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces330
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
In station car park
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during train service hours. Booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
Sun 08:00 to 01:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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