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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Ely | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Train | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Ely | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Ely | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Ely | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Ely | No tags |
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Get from Stansted to Ely
The journey takes about 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Ely by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Stansted to Ely?
The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Ely start from R 193. The average price for this train route is around R 492. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stansted to Ely?
The average train journey time from Stansted to Ely is 56m, covering a distance of 56 km. The quickest train can get you there in 46m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Stansted to Ely route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to Ely?
The earliest train from Stansted to Ely departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 20:25.
Which is the best train operator from Stansted to Ely?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stansted to Ely?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Stansted to Ely?
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 Stansted to Ely?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Greater Anglia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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 Stansted to Ely was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of R 188To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stansted to Ely as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 188 to R 498 for a train ticket from Stansted to Ely based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 280, which is on 2026-01-21.
Usually Greater Anglia 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.
