The average train between Windermere and Ely takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 every 2 hours between Windermere and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Windermere 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.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Ely. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Ely station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Windermere to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Ely train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Windermere to Ely train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Windermere and Ely is 304.3 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Ely via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 5h 29m.