Train Edinburgh to Ely from £125 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ely takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

5h 3m
Duration: 345 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 30m

£86–162

Edinburgh to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:30 PM → 7:17 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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