Train Chelsea to Ely from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chelsea and Ely takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelsea 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.

1h 40m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Subway, train

best

Take the subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...

1h 48m

£34–97

Chelsea to Ely train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelsea and Ely. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:03 PM → 9:39 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:25 PM → 10:03 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:56 PM → 10:35 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:25 PM → 11:03 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:47 AM → 7:03 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
5:38 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelsea 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.

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Ely, England?

There is no direct connection from Chelsea to Ely. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Ely. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Kensington station to Ely via Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Stansted Airport in around 2h 37m.

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