The average train between Middlesbrough and Ely takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


10h 14m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


8h 24m • 2 changes


3h 2m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 2m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 2m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Ely. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Ely station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Middlesbrough to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ely is 261.5 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ely via Darlington and Peterborough in around 3h 39m.