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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Ely takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 3m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Ely train times

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 8:32 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways1h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 142 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between York, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from York to Ely via Peterborough in around 2h 11m.

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