The average train between Richmond and Ely takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Richmond 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 every 30 minutes between Richmond and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ely at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Ely. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Ely station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Richmond to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Richmond (London) station.
Richmond to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Richmond to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Richmond and Ely is 111.3 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Richmond (London) to Ely via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 6m.