The average train between Hertford East and Ely takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford East 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 Hertford East and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford East is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Broxbourne and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford East to Ely. However, there are services departing from Hertford East station and arriving at Ely station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Hertford East to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Broxbourne station.
Hertford East to Ely train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Hertford East to Ely train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Cross Country and Great Northern.
The distance between Hertford East and Ely is 70.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Broxbourne to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h.