The average train between Cupar and Ely takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cupar 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 every 2 hours between Cupar and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cupar is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cupar to Ely. However, there are services departing from Cupar station and arriving at Ely station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Cupar to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Cupar to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Cupar to Ely train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cupar and Ely is 484.6 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Ely via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 25m.