Train Ely to Carlisle from £110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Carlisle takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Carlisle. 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 17m

Duration

282 mi

Distance

£110

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Ely to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:54 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 4:41 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
1:16 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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