The average train between Ely and Reading takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Reading. 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 every 30 minutes between Ely and Reading. 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 Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Ely to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ely to Reading train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Reading is 134.7 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 12m.