The average train between Ely and Loughborough takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Loughborough station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ely to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Ely to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ely and Loughborough is 106.9 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 33m.