The average train between Ely and Edinburgh takes 4h 44m 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.
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 7:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Ely to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ely to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Edinburgh is 454.5 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 2m.