The average train between Crewe and Ely takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Ely. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Ely station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Crewe to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Crewe to Ely train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crewe and Ely is 197.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Ely via Nuneaton in around 3h 17m.