The average train between Ely and Darlington takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Darlington. 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 Darlington. 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 Darlington at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Darlington station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Ely to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Ely to Darlington train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Darlington is 264.9 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Darlington via Peterborough in around 2h 54m.