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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Scotland takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
6h 9m
£121–202

Ely to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Scotland? 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.

Map of how to get from Ely to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Ely to Glasgow Queen Street via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 9m.

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