The average train between Ely and Florence takes 22h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Florence. 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 twice daily between Ely and Florence. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Florence at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Florence. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Florence station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Ely to Florence train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Florence train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Book your Ely to Florence train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Florence is 1,255.9 km. The road distance is 1,771 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 28m.