The average train between Aberdeen and Ely takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aberdeen and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Ely at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Ely. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Ely station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Aberdeen to Ely train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Ely train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Aberdeen to Ely train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Ely is 548.7 km. The road distance is 760 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Ely via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 7h 49m.