The average train between Glasgow and Ely takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ely. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Ely station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Glasgow to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Glasgow to Ely train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Ely is 484.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ely via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 10m.