Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Ely | King's Cross | No tags | ||||
| Train | Ely | King's Cross | No tags | ||||
| Train | Littleport | King's Cross | No tags | ||||
| Train | Littleport | King's Cross | No tags | ||||
| Train | Littleport | King's Cross | No tags |
Get from Ely to London
The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ely to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Ely to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Ely to London start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ely to London?
The average train journey time from Ely to London is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Great Northern.
Which train operators serve the Ely to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Great Northern, Greater Anglia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ely to London?
The earliest train from Ely to London departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:18.
Which is the best train operator from Ely to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Ely to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Northern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Ely to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Ely to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ely to London was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ely to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £11 to £70 for a train ticket from Ely to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually Great Northern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
