Train Whitstable to Ely from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitstable and Ely takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 47m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 47m

£58–140

Whitstable to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Whitstable and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

10:51 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 2:38 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change

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