The average train between Ely and Brentwood takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Brentwood. 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 every 30 minutes between Ely and Brentwood. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Brentwood at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Brentwood? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Brentwood station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Ely to Brentwood train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Brentwood train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Ely to Brentwood train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ely and Brentwood is 86.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Shenfield via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 54m.