The average train between Ely and Liverpool takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Liverpool station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Ely to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Ely to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Liverpool is 244.6 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Street via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 25m.