The average train between Ely and Canvey Island takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Canvey Island. 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 Canvey Island. 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 Canvey Island at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Canvey Island? 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 Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Canvey Island station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Ely to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Ely to Canvey Island train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Ely and Canvey Island is 100 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Benfleet via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 28m.