The average train between Witham and Ely takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Witham 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 4 hours between Witham and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Witham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Witham to Ely. However, there are services departing from Witham station and arriving at Ely station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Witham to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Witham to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.
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The distance between Witham and Ely is 71.5 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Ely via Ipswich in around 2h 34m.