The average train between Hull and Ely takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Ely. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Ely station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Hull to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Hull to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Ely is 154.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 50m.