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The average train between Holyhead and Ely takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

5h 21m
Duration
333 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 32m
£120–200

Holyhead to Ely train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Ely at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 49m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 50m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

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  • Distance: 333.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ely via London Euston and King's Cross in around 5h 32m.

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