The average train between Ely and Halstead takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Halstead. 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 Halstead. 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 Halstead at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Halstead station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Ely to Halstead train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Halstead train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Knockholt station.
Book your Ely to Halstead train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Ely and Halstead is 119.2 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Knockholt via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and London Bridge in around 2h 32m.