Alton to Ely Trains

Alton to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alton and Ely takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration: 120 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 9m

£50–126

Alton to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Alton and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:44 PM → 8:33 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 9:39 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 10:03 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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