The average train between Liverpool and Ely takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ely. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ely station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Liverpool to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Liverpool to Ely train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Ely is 244.6 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely via Leeds and Peterborough in around 4h 23m.