The average train between Ely and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Birmingham NEC. 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 Ely and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Ely to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ely to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ely and Birmingham NEC is 134.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.