The average train between Gatwick and Ely takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 9m. 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 London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Gatwick to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Gatwick to Ely train tickets online with Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Gatwick and Ely is 140.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 13m.
