Train from London to Ely: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for London to Ely on December 1
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Great NorthernTrain
King's Cross
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King's Cross
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King's Cross
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Get from London to Ely

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day
1h 18mAverage Duration
67 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Ely by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Ely?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Ely start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Ely?

    The average train ride duration from London to Ely is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 67 miles (108 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Great Northern.

  3. Which train operators service the London to Ely route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from Great Northern, Greater Anglia.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Ely?

    The earliest train departs from London to Ely at 7:12am. And the latest train departs at 11:57pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from London to Ely?

    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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Ely?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Northern has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Ely?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Ely?

    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.

Best price found
11/29
$25
11/30
$25
Today
$20
12/02
$54
12/03
$23
12/04
$23
12/05
$54
12/06
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Ely was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Ely, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $91 for a train ticket from London to Ely based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.

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