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Hackney Downs to Ely train route details

First train

05:45

Last train

23:27

Departure station

Hackney Downs

Arrival city

Ely

Journey time

1h 50m

Distance

61 miles

Price

DKK 326.27*

Train Operators

London Overground, CrossCountry, Great Northern

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
00:22 6h 41m, 2 change Hackney Downs	07:03 Ely	Find Tickets
00:22 6h 47m, 1 change Hackney Downs	07:09 Ely	Find Tickets
00:38 6h 25m, 1 change Hackney Downs	07:03 Ely	Find Tickets
00:38 6h 31m, 1 change Hackney Downs	07:09 Ely	Find Tickets
01:23 5h 40m, 3 change Hackney Downs	07:03 Ely	Find Tickets
05:45 1h 55m, 1 change Hackney Downs	07:40 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Ely

Riverside Inn
8 Annesdale
8.8/10
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Travelodge Hotel - Ely
A10/A142 Roundabout
9.0/10
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The Nyton Guesthouse
7 Barton Rd
7.7/10
47 review
Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
2 Lynn Rd
7.7/10
110 review
The High Flyer
67 Newnham St
7.8/10
52 review
The Three Pickerels
19 Bridge Rd, Mepal
9.0/10
55 review
The Old Hall Ely
Stuntney Causeway
9.4/10
66 review
The Woodlands
Grunty Fen Rd, Witchford
9.0/10
61 review

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Hackney Downs to Ely more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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