The average train between Brighton and Ely takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Brighton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ely at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. 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 Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Brighton and Ely is 176.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
