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Newcastle upon Tyne to Ely trains

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The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ely takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

3h 21m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Peterboroughtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 1m
£78–112

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 38m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 56m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Ely via Peterborough in around 3h 1m.

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