The average train between Rye and Ely takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Ely. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Ely station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Rye to Ely train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
Rye to Ely train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Rye to Ely train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Rye and Ely is 164.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Ely via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 49m.