Train Ely to Derby from £58 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Derby takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 20m

£48–72

Ely to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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