The average train between Maidenhead and Ely takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Ely. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Maidenhead to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Maidenhead to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Ely is 118.5 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 8m.