The average train between Bedford and Ely takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Bedford to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Ely train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Bedford to Ely train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Ely is 57.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 12m.
