The average train between Deal and Ely takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal 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 Deal and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deal is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Deal to Ely. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Deal to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Deal to Ely train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Deal and Ely is 152.6 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 56m.