Train Ely to Dover from £84 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Dover takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Dover. 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 42m
Duration: 147 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 3m

£68–157

Ely to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:51 PM → 11:13 PM
2h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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