The average train between Orpington and Ely takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Orpington 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 every 30 minutes between Orpington and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Ely. However, there are services departing from Orpington station and arriving at Ely station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Orpington to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from King's Cross station.
Orpington to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Orpington to Ely train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Orpington and Ely is 114.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 9m.