The average train between Ely and Durham takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Durham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ely to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Ely to Durham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Durham is 290.8 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Durham via Peterborough and York in around 3h 11m.