Ely to Canterbury Trains

Ely to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Canterbury takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m

£69–156

Ely to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
Show more

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