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Hitchin to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hitchin and Ely takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin 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.

1h 5m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Hitchin to Ely train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Hitchin and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern1h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 26m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern57 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 21m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkCross Country58 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great NorthernCross Country4h 30m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkGreat Northern58 min • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreat Northern1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Hitchin to Ely via Cambridge in around 1h 2m.

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