The average train between Sheffield and Ely takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Ely. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Ely station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Sheffield to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Sheffield to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Ely is 159.3 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 26m.