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The average train between Edinburgh and Ely takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

4h 58m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 29m
£120–169

Edinburgh to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 22m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 22m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 22m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 344.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ely via Peterborough in around 4h 29m.

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