The average train between Solihull and Ely takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Solihull 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 Solihull and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Ely. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Ely station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Solihull to Ely train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Ely train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Solihull to Ely train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Solihull and Ely is 138.6 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 24m.