The average train between Bournemouth and Ely takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Ely at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ely station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bournemouth to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Bournemouth to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ely is 238.3 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ely via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 46m.