The average train between Ely and ExCeL London takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to ExCeL London. 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 ExCeL London. 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 ExCeL London at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to ExCeL London. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at ExCeL London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Ely to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Ely and ExCeL London is 100.9 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Great Northern operates a train from Ely to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 1h 16m.