The average train between Ely and Chichester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Ely to Chichester. 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 Chichester. 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 Chichester at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Chichester? 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 Chichester. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Chichester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Ely to Chichester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Chichester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Ely to Chichester train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Ely and Chichester is 188.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Chichester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 20m.