The average train between Ely and Oxford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Ely to Oxford. 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Oxford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Ely to Oxford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Oxford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Ely to Oxford train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Oxford is 126.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Oxford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 43m.