The average train between Reading and Ely takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ely. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Reading to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Reading to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Reading and Ely is 134.7 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 24m.
