The average train between Lichfield and Ely takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield 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 Lichfield and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Ely. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Ely station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Lichfield to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Lichfield to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Lichfield to Ely train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Lichfield and Ely is 144.6 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nuneaton to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 1m.