The average train between Ely and King Cross takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to King Cross. 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 King Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into King Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at King Cross station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Ely to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Ely to King Cross train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ely and King Cross is 204.8 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds in around 3h 14m.