The average train between Ely and Sheffield takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Sheffield station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Ely to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Ely to Sheffield train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Sheffield is 159.3 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Sheffield via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 2h 16m.