The average train between Ely and Ashford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Ely to Ashford. 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 Ely and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Ashford at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Ashford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Ely to Ashford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Ashford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Ely to Ashford train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Ely and Ashford is 145.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Ashford International via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 12m.