The average train between Ely and Calais takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Calais. 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 4 hours between Ely and Calais. 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 Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Calais station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Ely to Calais train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Calais is 194.9 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 56m.