Penrith to Ely Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Ely takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

6h 53m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain

5h 49m

£97–185

Penrith to Ely train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Ely. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Ely at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:23 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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