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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Ely takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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.

2h 58m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scunthorpe to Ely train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Ely. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 43m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 25m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 47m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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.

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  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Ely, England?

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Ely via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 26m.

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