Watford to Ely Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Ely takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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.

1h 46m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...

2h 6m

£34–85

Watford to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:31 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
2h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:38 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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