Exeter to Ely Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Ely takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
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3h 57m

£105–191

Exeter to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Ely. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Ely at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:18 PM → 11:35 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:52 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:03 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:03 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:03 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:03 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:03 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Ely? 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 Exeter, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 57m.

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