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The average train between Didcot and Ely takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Didcot 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 33m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 55m
£54–102

Didcot to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Didcot and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ely at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 17m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 125.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 55m.

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