The average train between Orpington and Ely takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Orpington and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:50 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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1h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Orpington to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Ely. However, there are services departing from Orpington station and arriving at Ely station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Orpington to Ely train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.
Orpington to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ely station.
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The distance between Orpington and Ely is 114.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Orpington to Ely via London Bridge, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 20m.