The average train between Beccles and Ely takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Beccles 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 hourly between Beccles and Ely. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beccles is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Lowestoft and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Beccles to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beccles to Ely. However, there are services departing from Beccles station and arriving at Ely station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Beccles to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Beccles to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Beccles to Ely train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Beccles and Ely is 88.4 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Beccles to Ely via Lowestoft and Norwich in around 2h 53m.