Reading to Ely trains

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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.

2h 5m
Duration: 109 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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2h 20m

£48–143

Reading to Ely train times

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 11:50 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:39 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.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

7:35 PM → 9:39 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
8:03 PM → 10:03 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:34 PM → 10:35 PM
2h • 2 changes
9:04 PM → 11:03 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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