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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Edinburgh takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£114–186

Ely to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 344.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ely to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h.

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