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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Ely takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick 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 25m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Ely? 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 Gatwick to Ely.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £58 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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