The average train between Dorchester and Ely takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Ely. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Ely station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Dorchester to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Dorchester to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Dorchester and Ely is 264 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Ely via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 33m.