Train Chester to Ely from £100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ely takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 34m

£79–144

Chester to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:48 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:48 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:48 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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