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The average train between Durham and Ely takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 22m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Durham to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressGrand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 1m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 59m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Ely via York and Peterborough in around 3h 24m.

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