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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Ely. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Ely station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Croydon to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Croydon and Ely is 115.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
