The average train between Coventry and Ely takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Ely. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Ely station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Coventry to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Coventry to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Coventry to Ely train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Coventry and Ely is 120.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nuneaton to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m.