The average train between Ely and Calais takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Ely and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Ely to Calais train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ely and Calais is 194.9 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Les Fontinettes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 41m.