The average train between Ely and Leeds takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Leeds station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Ely to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Ely to Leeds train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ely and Leeds is 196.8 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Leeds via Peterborough in around 2h 34m.