The average train between Ely and Hull takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Hull. 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 Hull. 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 Hull at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Hull. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Hull station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Ely to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Ely to Hull train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Hull is 154.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Hull via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 2m.