The average train between Ely and York takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to York. 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 York. 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 York at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to York. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at York station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Ely to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Book your Ely to York train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and York is 195 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Ely to York via Peterborough in around 2h 15m.