The average train between Ely and Glasgow takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Glasgow. 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 hourly between Ely and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Glasgow station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Ely to Glasgow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Glasgow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Ely to Glasgow train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Glasgow is 484.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Glasgow Queen Street via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 1m.