Train Folkestone to Ely from £79 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Ely takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Ely. 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 51m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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2h 26m

£63–151

Folkestone to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:38 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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