Plymouth to Ely Trains

Plymouth to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Ely takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 297 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 57m

£126–229

Plymouth to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:27 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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