The average train between Ely and Chatham takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Ely to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Chatham station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Ely to Chatham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Chatham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Ely to Chatham train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Ely and Chatham is 115 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Chatham via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 11m.