The average train between Ely and Plymouth takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Plymouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Ely to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Ely to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Plymouth is 379.8 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Plymouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 16m.