Chelmsford to Ely Trains

Chelmsford to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Ely takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 1m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 4 hours
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2h 48m

£43–69

Chelmsford to Ely train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:34 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:42 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 2:52 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 4:52 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 6:53 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Chelmsford to Ely train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM

8:37 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:59 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM

8:37 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:59 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM

8:37 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:59 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:34 AM → 8:58 AM

8:34 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:58 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:42 AM → 12:52 PM

12:42 PM → 2:52 PM

2:42 PM → 4:52 PM

4:42 PM → 6:53 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM

8:37 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:59 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:58 AM

8:37 AM → 10:58 AM

10:34 AM → 12:59 PM

12:34 PM → 2:58 PM

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