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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Ely takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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.

2h 10m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Croydon to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Croydon and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Ely at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkCross Country6h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 6m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 5m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 5m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 5m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Ely.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £47 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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