The average train between Walsall and Ely takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 Walsall and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Ely. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Ely station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Walsall to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Ely train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Walsall to Ely train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Walsall and Ely is 153.4 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.