Ely to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Portsmouth takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration: 146 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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3h 27m

£62–113

Ely to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Ely and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:25 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:17 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:54 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Portsmouth? 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.

What companies run services between Ely, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 27m.

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