The average train between Brighton and Ely takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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 30 minutes between Brighton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Brighton to Ely train tickets online with Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Brighton and Ely is 176.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 52m.
