The average train between Ely and Sandwich takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Sandwich. 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 Sandwich. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Sandwich at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Sandwich. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Sandwich station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Ely to Sandwich train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Sandwich train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Sandwich station.
Book your Ely to Sandwich train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Ely and Sandwich is 145.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Sandwich via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.