The average train between Durham and Ely takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ely. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Ely station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Durham to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Durham to Ely train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Ely is 290.8 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Ely via York and Peterborough in around 3h 18m.