The average train between Ely and Dunstable takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Dunstable. 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 every 30 minutes between Ely and Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 14m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Dunstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ely to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Ely to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Ely and Dunstable is 78.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Leagrave via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 3m.