The average train between Grimsby and Ely takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Ely. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Ely station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Grimsby to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Grimsby to Ely train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Ely is 131.6 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 59m.