The average train between Scotland and Ely takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ely at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ely. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Ely station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Scotland to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Scotland to Ely train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Ely is 563.1 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ely via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 10m.