The average train between Cambridge and Ely Cathedral takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cambridge to Ely Cathedral. 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 every 20 minutes between Cambridge and Ely Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Ely Cathedral at 5:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Ely Cathedral station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Cambridge to Ely Cathedral train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Ely Cathedral train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Cambridge to Ely Cathedral train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Great Northern and Cross Country.
The distance between Cambridge and Ely Cathedral is 24.2 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Great Northern operates a train from Cambridge to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.