The average train between Ely and Stafford takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Stafford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ely to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Ely to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ely and Stafford is 166.8 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Stafford via Nuneaton in around 3h 8m.