The average train between London and Ely takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 every 30 minutes between London and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:47 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Ely station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
London to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your London to Ely train tickets online with Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between London and Ely is 102.7 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Greater Anglia also services this route 4 times a day.
