The average train between Gatwick and Ely takes 2h 24m 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.
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 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Ely. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Ely station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Gatwick to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Gatwick to Ely train tickets online with Thameslink, Cross Country and Great Northern.
The distance between Gatwick and Ely is 140.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 53m.