The average train between Ely and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Ely to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Ely to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Newcastle upon Tyne is 311.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Newcastle via Peterborough in around 3h 20m.