The average train between York and Ely takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Ely. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ely station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
York to Ely train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ely train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ely station.
Book your York to Ely train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Greater Anglia and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Ely is 195 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from York to Ely via Peterborough in around 2h 10m.