The average train between Boston and Ely takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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 2 hours between Boston and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Ely. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Ely station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Boston to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Boston to Ely train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Boston and Ely is 67 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Ely via Grantham in around 2h 56m.