Train Dover to Ely from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Ely takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 147 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...

2h 35m

£68–161

Dover to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:48 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:33 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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