The average train between Ely and Whitstable takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Whitstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Ely to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Ely to Whitstable train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Ely and Whitstable is 126.9 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Whitstable via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 24m.