The average train between Ely and Crewe takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Crewe. 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 Crewe. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Crewe at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Crewe station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Ely to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Ely to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ely and Crewe is 197.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Crewe via Nuneaton in around 3h 31m.