The average train between Margate and Ely takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Ely. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Margate to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Margate to Ely train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Margate and Ely is 137 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Ely via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 59m.
