The average train between Kettering and Ely takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 Kettering and Ely. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Ely. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Ely station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Kettering to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Ely train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Kettering to Ely train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Kettering and Ely is 67 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Ely via Leicester in around 2h 41m.