The average train between Chippenham and Ely takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Chippenham 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 Chippenham and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Ely. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Chippenham to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Chippenham station.
Chippenham to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Chippenham to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Chippenham and Ely is 194.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 54m.