The average train between Bristol and Ely takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Bristol to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Bristol to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Bristol and Ely is 222.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 22m.