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Widnes to Ely train route details
First train
09:55
Last train
23:27
Journey time
4h 57m
Distance
143 miles
Price
€46.75*
What are the next train times from Widnes to Ely?
Check all Widnes to Ely journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
09:55 Widnes | 14:52 Ely |   | Find Tickets |
10:55 Widnes | 15:52 Ely |  | Find Tickets |
11:24 Hough Green | 16:52 Ely |  | Find Tickets |
12:54 Widnes | 17:52 Ely | | Find Tickets |
13:54 Widnes | 18:52 Ely | | Find Tickets |
15:54 Widnes | 20:52 Paris | | Find Tickets |
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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