Ely to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Perth takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m
Duration: 400 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain

7h 2m

£125–207

Ely to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Perth. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Perth at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:16 PM → 5:42 AM
Arrives next day
10h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:04 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:34 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Perth? 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.