The average train between Essex and Ely Station takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex to Ely Station. 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 every 4 hours between Essex and Ely Station. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Ely Station at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Ely Station. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Ely Station station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Essex to Ely Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Essex to Ely Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Essex to Ely Station train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Essex and Ely Station is 65.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Ely via Ipswich in around 2h 33m.