The average train between Ely and Frinton-on-Sea takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely to Frinton-on-Sea. 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 Frinton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:32 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ely is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Frinton-on-Sea at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Frinton-on-Sea station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Ely to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Frinton-on-Sea station.
Book your Ely to Frinton-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ely and Frinton-on-Sea is 92.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Frinton-on-Sea via Colchester in around 3h.