The average train between Ely and Aberdeen takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Aberdeen. 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 4 times a day between Ely and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Ely to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Ely to Aberdeen train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ely and Aberdeen is 548.7 km. The road distance is 760 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Aberdeen via Peterborough in around 7h 52m.