The average train between Maidstone and Ely takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ely. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Maidstone to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Maidstone to Ely train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Maidstone and Ely is 127.2 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Ely via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 46m.