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Trains from Ely (ELY) to Atherton (ATN)

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29

train journeys
per day

138

miles (223 kms)

4hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 01:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ely (ELY) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Ely and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ely to Atherton is approximately 138 miles (223 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 57 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Atherton.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ely to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Ely to Atherton Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:30
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:12
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:58
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:12
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:49
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:15
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:53
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:51
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:59
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:51
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    16:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:51
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:00
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    19:22
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:15
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    19:52
    Ely
    Atherton
    Ely to Atherton

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Atherton Station

Station name Atherton (ATN)
Address Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 23:20
Tuesday 06:10 - 23:20
Wednesday 06:10 - 23:20
Thursday 06:10 - 23:20
Friday 06:10 - 23:20
Saturday 06:10 - 23:20
Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ely and Atherton

The travel time between Ely and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ely and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:10.

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Amenities on trains between Ely and Atherton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ely & Atherton. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ely and Atherton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.