The average train between Harrogate and Ely takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Ely. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Ely station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Harrogate to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Harrogate to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Ely is 213.7 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Ely via York and Peterborough in around 3h 16m.