Train travel to Ely guide

Ely Station opened on July 30, 1845, and was designed by the renowned British railway architect Francis Thompson (who also created other stations such as Holywell Junction, Conway and Bangor). The station has three platforms and is served by four railway companies: Great Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, and East Midlands railway, which operate routes to popular destinations like Cambridge, Birmingham and Manchester.

Just a 10 to 15-minute walk from the station brings you to some of Ely’s most significant attractions. Ely Cathedral, known for its stunning Norman and Gothic architecture, is a prominent landmark featuring impressive towers and intricate stained glass. Nearby, Oliver Cromwell's House offers a glimpse into 17th-century life, providing exhibits on Cromwell’s role in British history and artifacts from the period.

Which train companies run trains to Ely?

CrossCountry, Great Northern and Greater Anglia offer services to and from Ely, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Ely's opening hours?

Ely is typically open from 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Ely

Ely offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.

Connectivity of the Ely?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Ely include Cambridge, London, London Kings Cross, Norwich and Cambridge North. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Ely live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Ely, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Ely to Ipswich19:0057mGreater AngliaOn time
Ely to Peterborough19:0037mGreater AngliaExp. 19:59
Ely to Cambridge19:5320mCrossCountryOn time
Ely to London Liverpool Street19:581h 44mGreater AngliaOn time
Ely to Kings Lynn20:0533mGreat NorthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Ipswich to Ely18:582h 9mGreater AngliaExp. 19:58
London Liverpool Street to Ely19:501h 43mGreater AngliaOn time
Coleshill Parkway to Ely19:522h 17mCrossCountryOn time
London Kings Cross to Ely20:041h 11mGreat NorthernOn time
Stansted Airport to Ely20:1450mCrossCountryOn time

Station Details

Address

Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 20:00

Sunday: 08:30 - 18:30

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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