The average train between Potters Bar and Ely takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Ely at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Ely. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Ely station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Potters Bar to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Ely train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Potters Bar to Ely train tickets online with Great Northern, Greater Anglia and Cross Country.
The distance between Potters Bar and Ely is 84 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Ely via Cambridge in around 1h 36m.