The average train between Newbury and Ely takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Ely. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Ely station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Newbury to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.
Newbury to Ely train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Newbury to Ely train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Newbury and Ely is 155.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Ely via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 33m.