The average train between Liverpool and Ely takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service 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 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ely. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Ely station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Liverpool to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Ely train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Liverpool to Ely train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Liverpool and Ely is 244.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ely via London Euston and King's Cross in around 4h 4m.