The average train between Ely and Brighton takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Brighton. 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 every 30 minutes between Ely and Brighton. 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 Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Ely to Brighton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Brighton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ely to Brighton train tickets online with Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Ely and Brighton is 176.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 48m.
