The average train between Kent and Ely takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Ely. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Ely. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Kent to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Kent to Ely train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Kent and Ely is 131.8 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Ely via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 41m.