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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Sheffield takes 2h 22m 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.

2h 22m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Peterborough

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  1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Sheffieldtrain train
2h 15m
£41–90

Ely to Sheffield train times

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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Sheffield? 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.

Map of how to get from Ely to Sheffield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Sheffield, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Sheffield via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 2h 15m.

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