The average train between Poole and Ely takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Poole 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 Poole and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Ely. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Ely station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Poole to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Poole to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Poole and Ely is 243.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Ely via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 5m.