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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Ely takes 2h 35m 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.

2h 35m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Ely train times

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 11:30 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.

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  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 26m.

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